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CHM 102 Group II Objective Question

Question

How does the basicity of Group II hydroxides change as you move down the group?
Options
A It decreases.
B It increases.
Correct Answer
C It remains constant.
D It first increases then decreases.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

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

Hint

Consider the general trend for metallic character and electropositivity down a group.

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