(D) For alkaline earth metals,the solubility of hydroxides increases down the group as the atomic number increases. This is because the lattice energy

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(D) For alkaline earth metals,the solubility of hydroxides increases down the group as the atomic number increases. This is because the lattice energy decreases more rapidly than the hydration energy as the size of the cation increases. Therefore,the correct option is $D$.

Class 11 Chemistry s-Block Elements Alkaline earth metals

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The property of the alkaline earth metals that increases with their atomic number is

A
Ionisation energy
B
Electronegativity
C
Solubility of their sulphates
D
Solubility of their hydroxides

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Alkaline earth metals

Chlorides of which metal are soluble in organic solvents:

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Match List-$I$ with List-$II$ for the compositions of substances and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List-$I$ Substances List-$II$ Composition
$A$. Plaster of paris $i$. $CaSO_4.2H_2O$
$B$. Epsomite $ii$. $CaSO_4.\frac{1}{2}H_2O$
$C$. Kieserite $iii$. $MgSO_4.7H_2O$
$D$. Gypsum $iv$. $MgSO_4.H_2O$
$v$. $CaSO_4$

List-$I$ Substances	List-$II$ Composition
$A$. Plaster of paris	$i$. $CaSO_4.2H_2O$
$B$. Epsomite	$ii$. $CaSO_4.\frac{1}{2}H_2O$
$C$. Kieserite	$iii$. $MgSO_4.7H_2O$
$D$. Gypsum	$iv$. $MgSO_4.H_2O$
	$v$. $CaSO_4$