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Two metal P and Q belong to the second group of periodic table. P forms insoluble oxide but soluble sulphate Q forms a soluble oxide but insoluble sulphate. Hydroxide of metal P is soluble in NaOH while that of metal Q is insoluble in NaOH. What are metal P and Q?
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Options:
  • A P = Be, Q = Ba
  • B P = Mg, Q = Ca
  • C P = Ca, Q = Sr
  • D P = Ba, Q = Mg
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The correct answer is: P = Be, Q = Ba
BeO-Insoluble, BeSO4 -Soluble

BaO-Soluble, BaSO4 -Insoluble

BeOH2 -Soluble in NaOH

Ba(OH)2 -Insoluble in NaOH

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