NEETChemistrys Block Elements
Among the alkaline earth metal hydroxides, which one has the highest solubility in water?
Options
- ABeryllium hydroxide (Be(OH) 2 )
- BMagnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH) 2 )
- CCalcium hydroxide (Ca(OH) 2 )
- DBarium hydroxide (Ba(OH) 2 )
Correct answer
D. Barium hydroxide (Ba(OH) 2 )
Step-by-step solution
Barium hydroxide (Ba(OH) 2 ) has the highest solubility in water among the alkaline earth metal hydroxides. As you move down the group, the solubility of the hydroxides increases, and barium hydroxide is the most soluble due to its position at the bottom of the group.