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Among beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, and barium nitrates, which one forms anhydrous crystals?
Chemistrys Block ElementsNEET
Options:
  • A Beryllium nitrate (Be(NO3)2)
  • B Magnesium nitrate (Mg(NO3)2)
  • C Calcium nitrate (Ca(NO3)2)
  • D Strontium nitrate (Sr(NO3)2)
Solution:
2248 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Strontium nitrate (Sr(NO3)2)
Barium nitrate crystallizes as the anhydrous salt, meaning it does not contain water molecules in its crystal structure.

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