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JEE Main 2019S Block Elements Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2019 (Online) 9th January Morning Slot

Question

The alkaline earth metal nitrate that does not crystallise with water molecules, is :

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Correct answer
DBa(NO3)2

Step-by-step explanation

When central atom size is smaller then more water molecule will crystallize. Ba(NO3)2 does not ctystallize with water as size of Ba+2 ion is very large.

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