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Assertion (A):- MgSO4 is readily soluble in water

Reason (R):- The greater hydration enthalpy of Mg2+ ions overcome its lattice enthalpy.

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Important Questions on The s - Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)

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Given below are two statements:

Statement I : Both CaCl2.6H2O and MgCl2.8H2O undergo dehydration on heating.

Statement II : BeO is amphoteric, whereas the oxides of other elements in the same group are acidic.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Given below are two statements:

Statement I : None of the alkaline earth metal hydroxides dissolve in alkali.

Srtatement II : Solubility of alkaline earth metal hydroxides in water increases down the group.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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Match List - I with List - II :

  List -I   List-II
a NaOH i Acidic
b Be(OH)2 ii Basic
c Ca(OH)2 iii Amphoteric
d  B(OH)3    
e Al(OH)3    

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

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Which one of the following alkaline earth metal sulphates has its hydration enthalpy greater than its lattice enthalpy?
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Among the following alkaline earth metal halides, one which is covalent and soluble in organic solvents is.
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An orange solid A on heating gives a green residue B, a colourless gas C and water vapours. The dry gas C upon pasing over heated Mg gave a white solid D which upon subsequent reaction with water gave a gas E that gave dense white fumes with HCl.

Identify D

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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Barium carbonate is insoluble in water and is highly stable.
Reason (R): The thermal stability of the carbonates increases with increasing cationic size.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :