JEE Main Chemistry question

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Which statement is correct for alkaline earth metals?

(A)They are diatomic and form ions of the type
(B)They are highly electronegative elements
(C)They are monoatomic and form ions of the type Correct
(D)They are diatomic and form ions of the type

Answer: (C)

Solution

Alkaline earth metals exist as monoatomic metallic solids and, on losing their two valence electrons, form divalent cations, . They are not diatomic, do not form anions (A), and are highly

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