Beryllium has less negative value of reduction potentials c…

Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) Alkaline Earth Metals Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 11, 2026

Beryllium has less negative value of reduction potentials compared to other alkaline earth metals due to :

the smaller hydration energy of the Be 2+ .

the large value of the atomization enthalpy of the Be metal. and

the large value of ionisation energy of the Be metal. both.

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It can be understood by the fact that reduction potantial depends mainly on (i) enthalpy of atomization, (ii) ionization energy, (iii) hydration enthalpy, etc.

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