Chemistry · S-Block Elements
Dehydration of hydrates of alkaline earth metal halides (e.g., CaCl2•6H2O, BaCl2•2H2O, SrCl2•6H2O) can be achieved by heating. These halides also become wet on keeping in air. Which of the following statements is correct about these halides?
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- 1All of the above✓
- 2The tendency to form hydrates decreases from calcium to barium.
- 3They can absorb moisture from air.
- 4They act as dehydrating agents.
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All of the above
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