A) \[Be\]
B) \[Mg\]
C) \[Ca\]
D) \[Si\]
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
On moving down water solubility of alkaline earth metals decreases. Oxides and hydroxides of alkaline earth metals are basic, except Be,\[{{(OH)}_{2}}\] is amphoteric. Hence, metal is Be. \[Be{{(OH)}_{2}}+2O{{H}^{-}}\xrightarrow{{}}{{[Be{{(OH)}_{4}}]}^{2-}}\]You need to login to perform this action.
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