Identify the correct formula of halides of alkaline earth metals from the following. (i) BaCl2.2H2O (ii) BaCl2 .4H2O (iii) CaCl2 .6H2O (iv) SrCl2.4H2O

Identify the correct formula of halides of alkaline earth metals from the following.

(i) BaCl₂.2H₂O

(ii) BaCl₂ .4H₂O

(iii) CaCl₂ .6H₂O

(iv) SrCl₂.4H₂O

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Payal Gupta | Contributor-Level 10

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This is a multiple choice type question as classified in NCERT Exemplar

Correct option (i) and (iii)

The chlorides of alklaje earth metals are hydrated. On moving down the group, the extent of hydration decreases. Therefore, the correct formula of halides are: CaCl₂?6H₂O and BaCl₂?2H₂O.

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