Q15 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2016 · Chemistry

Which one of the following will not give flame test?

  • A
    $\mathrm{Ca}$
  • B
    $\mathrm{Ba}$
  • C
    $\mathrm{Sr}$
  • Correct answer
    D
    $\mathrm{Be}$

Solution

Beryllium having smallest atomic size in the group 2 has tightly held outermost electrons that do not get excited significantly during flame test.

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