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The most electropositive amongst the alkaline earth metals is
Chemistrys Block ElementsJEE Main
Options:
  • A Beryllium
  • B Magnesium
  • C Calcium
  • D Barium
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Barium
As we go down the group electropositive character increases because I.E. decreases. $\mathrm{Ba}$ is most electropositive element in the group.

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