Q. The activity of alkaline earth metals as reducing agents
A) Decreases from Be to Ba
B) Increases from Be to Ba
C) Increases from Be to Ca and decreases from Ca to Ba
D) Decreases from Be to Ca and increases from Ca to Ba
Explanation
(b)
The standard oxidation potential increases from Be to Ba, hence their reducing property also increases from Be to Ba.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
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