JEE Main 2021 — S Block Elements Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Morning Shift
Question
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Both CaCl2 . 6H2O and MgCl2 . 8H2O undergo dehydration on heating.
Statement II : BeO is amphoteric whereas the oxides of other elements in the same group are acidic.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Statement I : Both CaCl2 . 6H2O and MgCl2 . 8H2O undergo dehydration on heating.
Statement II : BeO is amphoteric whereas the oxides of other elements in the same group are acidic.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: A
Correct answer
ABoth statement I and statement II are false
Step-by-step explanation
CaCl2.6H2O CaCl2 + 6H2O
MgCl2.6H2O MgCl(OH) + H2O
Among alkaline earth metal BeO is amphoteric & rest are basic oxide
MgCl2.6H2O MgCl(OH) + H2O
Among alkaline earth metal BeO is amphoteric & rest are basic oxide
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