Explain why the elements of group-2 form M^(2+) ions but not M^(3+) io

1.	Explain why the elements of group-2 form M^(2+) ions but not M^(3+) ions.
Answer» SOLUTION :Loss of THIRD electron from group-2 METAL atoms causes loss of stable noble gas CONFIGURATION and for this REASON group- 2 elements form `M^(2+)` ions but not `M^(3+)`ions.

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