JEE Main20199 Jan 2019Morning ShiftChemistrys Block ElementsActual
The alkaline earth metal nitrate that does not crystallise with molecules is:
Options
- AB a N O 3 2
- BS r N O 3 2
- CM g N O 3 2
- DC a N O 3 2
Correct answer
A. B a N O 3 2
Step-by-step solution
B a   N O 3 2 does not have any water of crystallization. This happens because the large size of B a + 2 leads to poor polarizing power and hence, unable to attract water molecules effectively.