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JEE Main 2002S Block Elements Question with Solution

From: AIEEE 2002

Question

A metal M readily forms its sulphate MSO4, which is water-soluble. It forms its oxide MO which becomes inert on heating. It forms an insoluble hydroxide M(OH)2 which is soluble in NaOH solution. The M is :

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DBe

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Sulphate of alkaline earth metal are sparingly soluble or almost not soluble in water whereas is soluble in water due to high degree of solvation. is insoluble in water but soluble in

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