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An alkaline earth metal 'M' readily forms water soluble sulphate and water insoluble hydroxide. Its oxide MO is very stable to heat and does not have rock-salt structure. M is
Chemistrys Block ElementsJEE MainJEE Main 2020 (04 Sep Shift 2)
Options:
  • A Sr
  • B Ca
  • C Mg
  • D Be
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Be

BeSO4         Soluble in water 

Be(OH)2       Insoluble in water

Structure of BeO is Hexagonal Wurtzite.

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