Halides of alkaline earth metals form hydrates such as $$MgC{l_2} \cdot 6{H_2}O,CaC{l_2} \cdot 6{H_2}O,$$ $$BaC{l_2} \cdot 2{H_2}O$$ and $$SrC{l_2} \cdot 2{H_2}O.$$ This shows that halides of group 2 elements
A.
are hygroscopic in nature
B.
act as dehydrating agents
C.
can absorb moisture from air
D.
all of the above
Answer :
all of the above
Solution :
Halides of alkaline earth metals are hygroscopic in nature, act as dehydrating agent and can absorb moisture from air.
Releted MCQ Question on Inorganic Chemistry >> S - Block Elements
Releted Question 1
A substance absorbs $$C{O_2}$$ and voilently reacts with water. The substance is