One of the following statements is incorrect

Options

A. Element of group 2 are good conductors of electricity and heat
B. Compounds of group 2 elements are diamagnetic in nature
C. The salts of group 2 elements are more heavily hydrated than those of elements of group 1
D. Elements of group 2 are more electropositive than group 1 elements.

Answer

D

Explanation

Group 2 elements due to higher ionisation energy are less electropositive than Group 1 elements.