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CHM 102 Group II Objective Question

Question

How does the basicity of Group 2 metal hydroxides change down the group?
Options
A Basicity decreases down the group.
B Basicity increases down the group.
Correct Answer
C Basicity remains constant down the group.
D Basicity first decreases then increases.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 8 states: 'Basicity increases down the Gp'.

Hint

Consider the general trend for metallic character and hydroxide basicity in a group.

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