Which of the following is true for $Magnesium$ $(Mg)$?

  • A
    It is more electropositive than $Sodium$ $(Na)$.
  • B
    It is obtained by the electrolysis of aqueous $Magnesium$ $Chloride$ $(MgCl_2)$.
  • C
    It is a strong reducing agent.
  • D
    It resembles $Boron$ in chemical properties due to a diagonal relationship in the periodic table.

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Which of the following sets represents the alkaline earth metals?

Statement $A$: Calcium chloride $(CaCl_2)$ is not useful for drying alcohols or $NH_3$.
Reason $R$: $CaCl_2$ is not a good desiccant.

What are $X$,$Y$ and $Z$ in the following reactions?
$CaCO_3 \stackrel{\Delta}{\rightleftharpoons} CO_2 + X$
$X + H_2O \longrightarrow Y$
$Y + Cl_2 \longrightarrow Z$

Assertion : The ionic radii of the alkaline earth metals are smaller than those of alkali metals in the same period.
Reason : Alkali metals have higher nuclear charge than that of the alkaline earth metals.

Identify the correct statement from the following.

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