Q33 / 150 · MHT CET 2024 (09 May Shift 2) · Chemistry

Which of the following elements does not react with water to form metal hydroxide?

A
Mg
B
Ca
Correct answer
C
Be
D
Sr

Solution

Beryllium (Be) is the only alkaline earth metal that does not react with water. This is due to its small size and high ionization energy in relation to the other elements in the group.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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