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JEE Main 2019s Block Elements Question with Solution

JEE Main 2019 (09 Jan Shift 1)

Question

The alkaline earth metal nitrate that does not crystallise with molecules is:

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Correct answer
ABaNO32

Step-by-step explanation

Ba NO32 does not have any water of crystallization. This happens because the large size of Ba+2 leads to poor polarizing power and hence, unable to attract water molecules effectively.

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