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Beryllium and magnesium do not impart an...

Beryllium and magnesium do not impart any colour to the flame test. The reason is that

A

lower value of ionisation value

B

higher value of ionisation energy

C

larger size of alkali earth metal

D

Both (2) and (3) are correct

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B
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