JEE Main 2019 — S 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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