Which of the following is not correct w.r.t. elements of 2nd group?

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These are called alkaline earth metals

They have ns2 outer electronic configuration.

They easily form cation with +2 charge.

All of these elements easily gain one electron in np outermost subshell.

answer is D.

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Alkaline earth metals do not gain electron at all.

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