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NEET · Chemistry · s Block Elements
Which of the following nitrates crystallizes as an anhydrous salt?
Which of the following nitrates crystallizes as an anhydrous salt?
Options
- ABeryllium nitrate (Be(NO3)2)
- BMagnesium nitrate (Mg(NO3)2)
- CCalcium nitrate (Ca(NO3)2)
- DBarium nitrate (Ba(NO3)2)
Correct answer
D. Barium nitrate (Ba(NO3)2)
Step-by-step solution
Barium nitrate crystallizes as the anhydrous salt, which means it does not have associated water molecules in its crystal structure.