The correct order of ability to form complex compounds is
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a
Ba2+ > Ca2+ > Mg2+ > Be2+
b
Be2+ > Mg2+ > Ca2+ > Sr2+
c
Be2+ > Ba2+ > Ca2+ > Mg2+
d
Be2+ > Ca2+ > Ba2+ > Mg2+
answer is B.
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Ability to form complexes: →Ba+2>Sr+2>Ca+2>Mg+2>Be+2As the size of cation decreases nuclear charge on the cation increases and hence the nuclear force of attraction on the ligands increases, M-L Bond strength increases hence stability of complex increasesNOTE : L = Ligand