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All the elements of group 2 react with water to form metal hydroxide and hydrogen, except the element
Chemistrys Block ElementsMHT CETMHT CET 2021 (23 Sep Shift 2)
Options:
  • A Barium
  • B Calcium
  • C Magnesium
  • D Beryllium
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Beryllium
Beryllium $(\mathrm{Be})$ is the only alkaline earth metal that does not react with water. This is due to its small size and high ionization energy in relation to the other elements in the group.

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