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The hydroxide of alkaline earth metal not soluble in water is

Options

  1. Amagnesium hydroxide
  2. Bcalcium hydroxide
  3. Cberyllium hydroxide
  4. Dbarium hydroxide

Correct answer

C. beryllium hydroxide

Step-by-step solution

As we move down the group, solubility increases. So , Be ( OH )₂ is insoluble and Ba ( OH )₂ is highly soluble in water.

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