Which colour is developed in the solution when alkaline earth metals are dissolved in liquid ammonia?

Identify correct statements from the following:
$i$. Beryllium oxide is an amphoteric oxide.
$ii$. Group $II$ elements dissolve in liquid ammonia to form deep blue-black solutions.
$iii$. The hydration enthalpy of group $II$ ions decreases from $Be^{2+}$ to $Ba^{2+}$.

Given below are two statements,one is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other is labelled as Reason $R$.
Assertion $A:$ Beryllium has a less negative value of reduction potential compared to the other alkaline earth metals.
Reason $R:$ Beryllium has large hydration energy due to the small size of $Be^{2+}$ but a relatively large value of atomization enthalpy.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

In the given reaction cycle,$X$,$Y$ and $Z$ respectively are:
$CaCl_2 + Na_2CO_3 \rightarrow X + Y$
$X \xrightarrow{Z} CaCl_2$

Give two uses of quick lime.

Which of the following decreases on going gradually from $Be$ to $Ba$ in the periodic table?