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

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a

small size of metal atoms

b

their hydration energies being higher than second ionisation potential

c

their hydration energy being less than second ionisation potential

d

their low second ionisation potential

answer is B.

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Alkaline earth metals exhibit "+2" oxidation state in aqueous solution due to, their hydration energies being greater than sum of 1st and second ionisation potential values. -H.EReleased Energy>+IE1+IE2Absorbed Energy
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