The sBlock Elements - Result Question 11
####12. Which of the following statement is false ? [1994]
(a) Strontium decomposes water readily than beryllium
(b) Barium carbonate melts at a higher temperature than calcium carbonate
(c) Barium hydroxide is more soluble in water than magnesium hydroxide
(d) Beryllium hydroxide is more basic than barium hydroxide.
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Solution:
- (d) $Be(OH)_2$ is amphoteric, but the hydroxides of other alkaline earth metals are basic. The basic strength increases gradually.
