In the following question two or more options may be correct.
Identify the correct formula of halides of alkaline earth metals from the following.

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In the following question two or more options may be correct. Identify the correct formula of halides of alkaline earth metals from the following.

Philoid · Accepted Answer

The tendency to make halide hydrates decreases down the group of alkaline earth metals. Examples are MgCl₂ .8H₂O, CaCl₂.6H₂O, SrCl₂.6H₂O and BaCl₂.2H₂O. Hence the correct answers are (i) and (iii).

In the following question two or more options may be correct.Identify the correct formula of halides of alkaline earth metals from the following.

In the following question two or more options may be correct.
Identify the correct formula of halides of alkaline earth metals from the following.