NEETChemistrys Block Elements
Compare the alkali metals and alkaline earth metals with respect to (i) ionisation enthalpy (ii) basicity of oxides and (iii) solubility of hydroxides.
Options
- AAlkali metals have higher ionization enthalpy, less basic oxides, and more soluble hydroxides compared to alka
- BAlkali metals have lower ionization enthalpy, less basic oxides, and less soluble hydroxides compared to alkal
- CAlkali metals have lower ionization enthalpy, more basic oxides, and more soluble hydroxides compared to alkal
- DAlkali metals have higher ionization enthalpy, more basic oxides, and less soluble hydroxides compared to alka
Correct answer
C. Alkali metals have lower ionization enthalpy, more basic oxides, and more soluble hydroxides compared to alkal
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C) Alkali metals have lower ionization enthalpy, more basic oxides, and more soluble hydroxides compared to alkaline earth metals.