Chapter 11: Problem 61
Which of the following statements is not correct? (1) Affinity for oxygen to form basic oxides increases in the order \(\mathrm{BeO}<\mathrm{MgO}<\mathrm{CaO}<\mathrm{SrO}<\mathrm{BaO}\) (2) Basic strength of oxides and hydroxides increases from Be to Ba compounds. (3) Bicarbonates of alkaline earth metals do not exist in solid state but they are known in solutions. (4) A1l are correct.
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