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Among alkaline earth metals, metal with least melting point is:
Among alkaline earth metals, metal with least melting point is:
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Melting point trend in Group 2: decreases down the group.
Heavier atoms → weaker metallic bonds.
Updated On: Mar 6, 2026
- Be
- Sr
- Mg
- Ba
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
• Melting points in group 2: Be > Mg > Ca > Sr > Ba.
• Ba is largest atom, metallic bonding weakest → lowest melting point.
• Ba is largest atom, metallic bonding weakest → lowest melting point.
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