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The elements of group - 2 are called alkaline earth metals because

 

Option: 1

They are alkaline in nature

 


Option: 2

They form alkaline salts and they are found in earth's crust 

 


Option: 3

These are s− block elements

 


Option: 4

Their oxides are alkaline and occur in earth's crust


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The elements of Group 2 are called alkaline earth metals because their oxides and hydroxides are alkaline in nature and these metal oxides are found in the earth’s crust.

 

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