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The most probable reason that the alkali...

The most probable reason that the alkaline earth metals give dipositive ions instead of unipositive ion is

A

the values of their `IE_(1)` and `IE_(2)` are not very different

B

the compound with di-positive ions are highly hydrated in aqeous solution and have high lattice energy in solid state

C

the compound with unipositive ions if these elements are not stable

D

none of the reason is correct

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B
Their high I.E. is compensated by hydration energy.
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