An alkaline earth metal 'M' readily forms water-soluble sulphate and water-insoluble hydroxide. Its oxide MO is very stable to heat and does not have rock-salt structure. The alkaline earth metal M is-

1.  Mg 

2.  Be 

3.  Sr 

4.  Ca

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Both lithium and magnesium display several similar properties due to the diagonal relationship. However, the one which is incorrect is:

1. Both form nitrides
2. Nitrates of both Li and Mg yield NO2 and O2 on heating
3. Both form basic carbonates
4. Both form soluble bicarbonates

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Beryllium and aluminum exhibit many properties which are similar. But, the two elements differ in:

1. Exhibiting maximum covalency in compounds.

2. Forming polymeric hydrides.

3. Forming covalent halides.

4. Exhibiting amphoteric nature in their oxides.

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Lithium nitrate and sodium nitrate, when heated separately, respectively, gives:

1. LiNO2 and NaNO2
2. Li2O and Na2O
3. Li2O and NaNO2
4. LiNO2 and Na2O
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The correct set from the following in which both pairs are in correct order of melting point is :

1. LiF > LiCl ; MgO > NaCl

2. LiCl > LiF ; NaCl > MgO

3. LiF > LiCl ; NaCl > MgO

4. LiCl > LiF ; MgO > NaCl

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Which one of the following is water soluble?
(a) BeSO4
(b) MgSO4
(c) CaSO4
(d) SrSO4
(e) BaSO4
1. Only a & b
2. Only a, b, c
3. Only d & e
4. Only a & e
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Consider the following statements.

A: Beryllium oxide is an acidic oxide.
B: Beryllium sulphate is soluble in an aqueous medium.
C: Beryllium carbonate is thermally stable.
D: Beryllium shows anomalous behavior in comparison to other Group 2 elements.

The correct statements are: 

1. A & B
2. B & C
3. B & D
4. C & D
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