Which of the following is true regarding alkaline earth metals?

  • A
    They are diatomic and form $M^{2-}$ ions.
  • B
    They are highly electronegative elements.
  • C
    They are monatomic and form $M^{+}$ ions.
  • D
    They are monatomic and form $M^{2+}$ ions.

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