1.

Metals form basic hydroxides . Which of the following metal hydroxide is the least basic ?

Answer»

`Mg(OH)_(2)`
`CA(OH)_(2)`
`SR(OH)_(2)`
`BA(OH)_(2)`

Solution :As the ionization ENTHALPY increases from `Mg to Ba`, the M-O bond becomes weaker and weaker down the group and hence basicity increases down the group . Thus , `Mg(OH)_(2)` is least basic .


Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions