Which Cations of the Group 2 Form the Least Stable

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which cations of the Group 2 form the least stable complexes?
(i) Be²⁺ and Mg²⁺
(ii) Ca²⁺
(iii) Sr²⁺ and Ba²⁺

• A) (i)
• B) (ii)
• C) (iii)

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