NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020Chemistrys Block ElementsPractice
Two metal P and Q belong to the second group of periodic table. P forms insoluble oxide but soluble sulphate Q forms a soluble oxide but insoluble sulphate. Hydroxide of metal P is soluble in NaOH while that of metal Q is insoluble in NaOH. What are metal P and Q?
Options
- AP = Be, Q = Ba
- BP = Mg, Q = Ca
- CP = Ca, Q = Sr
- DP = Ba, Q = Mg
Correct answer
A. P = Be, Q = Ba
Step-by-step solution
BeO-Insoluble, B e S O 4 -Soluble BaO-Soluble, B a S O 4 -Insoluble B e O H 2 -Soluble in NaOH B a ( O H ) 2 -Insoluble in NaOH