$SrSO_4$ has a greater solubility in water than

What are $X$,$Y$ and $Z$ in the following reactions?
$CaCO_3 \stackrel{\Delta}{\rightleftharpoons} CO_2 + X$
$X + H_2O \longrightarrow Y$
$Y + Cl_2 \longrightarrow Z$

Which of the following is an amphoteric hydroxide?

$A$ pair of amphoteric oxides is

Calcium is obtained by which of the following methods?

Given below are two statements,one is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other is labelled as Reason $R$.
Assertion $A:$ Beryllium has a less negative value of reduction potential compared to the other alkaline earth metals.
Reason $R:$ Beryllium has large hydration energy due to the small size of $Be^{2+}$ but a relatively large value of atomization enthalpy.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.