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Halides of alkaline earth metals form hydrates such as `MgCl_(2).6H_(2)O,CaCl_(2).6 H_(2)O,BaCl_(2).2H_(2)O` and `SrCl_(2).2H_(2)O`. This shows that halides of group 2 elements `:`

A

are hygroscopic in nature

B

act as dehydrating agents

C

can absorb moisture from air

D

all of the above

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Halides of group 2 elements aer hygroscopic and act as dehydrating agents.
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