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Which of the following metal hydroxide is the least basic ?

A

`Mg(OH)_(2)`

B

`Ca(OH)_(2)`

C

`Sr(OH)_(2)`

D

`Ba(OH)_(2)`

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A
Basic character of the hydroxides of alkaline earth metals increases down the group.
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