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 `:`

Options

A. are hygorscopic in nature
B. act as dehydrating agent
C. can absorb moisture from air
D. All of the above

Answer

D

Explanation

Halides of alkaline earth metals (A) are hydroscopic in nature (B) act as dehyrating agent and (C ) can absorb moisture from air.