s-Block ElementsMedium
Question
Which of the following is the strongest base ?
Options
A.Ca(OH)2
B.Sr(OH)2
C.Ba(OH)2
D.Mg(OH)2
Solution
Basic nature of hydroxides increases down the group. The strength of a base depends on ionisation of the hydroxide which depends on polarity of bond and internuclear distance between the oxygen of the hydroxide and metal atom.
Ba is having maximum size
Ba is having maximum size
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