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  4. Halides of alkaline earth metals form hydrates such as MgCl2,6H2O, CaCl2. 6H2O, BaCl2. H2O and SrCl2.2H2O. This shows that halides of group 2 elements

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Q. Halides of alkaline earth metals form hydrates such as $ MgCl_2,6H_2O, CaCl_2. 6H_2O, BaCl_2. H_2O $ and $SrCl_2.2H_2O. $ This shows that halides of group $2$ elements

The s-Block Elements

Solution:

Halides of alkaline earth metals are hygroscopic in nature, act as dehydrating agent and can absorb moisture from air.