Multiple choice

Which of the following is the correct order of stability of hydroxides of alkaline earth metals?

  1. Mg(OH)2 > Ca(OH)2 > Sr(OH)2 > Ba(OH)2

  2. Ba(OH)2 > Sr(OH)2 > Ca(OH)2 > Mg(OH)2

  3. Ca(OH)2 > Mg(OH)2 > Sr(OH)2 > Ba(OH)2

  4. Ba(OH)2 > Sr(OH)2 > Mg(OH)2 > Ca(OH)2
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct.

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