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Halides of alkaline earth metals form hydrates such as `MgCl_2. 6H_2O, CaCl_2. 6H_2O, BaCl_2. 2H_2O` and `SrCl_2. 2H_2O`. 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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