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All the halides of group 2 elements form hydrates and are hygroscopic (absorb water vapor from the air). Which of the following is the most hydrated chloride ?A. `MgCI_(2)`B. `CaCI_(2)`C. `SrCI_(2)`D. `BaCI_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
The tendency to form halide hydrates gradually decreases downthhe group due to the decrease of charge density of `M^(2+)` ion: `MgCl_(2).6H_(2)O,CaCl_(2).6H_(2)O,SrCl_(2).6H_(2)O, and BaCl_(2),2H_(2)O`


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