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CHM 102 Group II Objective Question

Question

How does the basicity of Group II hydroxides change as one moves down the group?
Options
A Basicity decreases down the group.
B Basicity remains constant down the group.
C Basicity increases down the group.
Correct Answer
D Basicity fluctuates irregularly down the group.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 8 explicitly states, 'Basicity increases down the Gp'.

Hint

Think about the increasing metallic character and size down a group.

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