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Metals form basic hydroxides . Which of the following metal hydroxide is the least basic ?A. `Mg(OH)_(2)`B. `Ca(OH)_(2)`C. `Sr(OH)_(2)`D. `Ba(OH)_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
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 .


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