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Alkaline earth metals exhibit +2 oxidation state in aqueous solution due to

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a

The small size of metal atoms

b

Their hydration energies are higher than the second ionization potential

c

Their hydration energy is less than the second ionization potential

d

Their low-second ionization potential

answer is B.

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  •  The general electronic configuration of group 2 elements are  ns2
  •  Alkaline earth metals exhibit +2 oxidation state in an aqueous solution due to their hydration energies being higher than the second ionization potential.
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Alkaline earth metals exhibit +2 oxidation state in aqueous solution due to