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The hydroxide of ____is obtained by treating the metal with cold water.A. CaB. SrC. BaD. all of these |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D The hydroxides of strongly electropositive group 2 elements Ca, Sr, and Ba are obtained either by treating the metal with cold water or by reacting the corresposing oxides with water `M+2H_(2)OtoM(OH)_(2)+H_(2)` `MO+H_(2)OtoM(OH)_(2)` `M=Ca,S and Ba` `Be(OH)_(2)` and `Mg(OH)_(2)` being isoluble are obtained from water soluble compounds by reaction with alkalies `MSO_(4)+2NaOHtoM(OH)_(2)+Na_(2)SO_(4)(aq.)` `M=Be and Mg` |
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