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All the alkali and alkaline earth metals show similar properties EXCEPT?

Correct answer: D. The bicarbonates of all the elements of the two families are insoluble in water

  • A. The elements of both the families are strongly electropositive
  • B. All the elements of the two families are highly reactive
  • C. None of the elements of the two families occur in the' free state in nature.
  • D. The bicarbonates of all the elements of the two families are insoluble in water

Explanation

The correct answer is Option D: The bicarbonates of all the elements of the two families are insoluble in water. The alkali metals' bicarbonates are soluble in water, while the alkaline earth metals' bicarbonates are insoluble. This is due to the differences in ionization energy between the two groups. The other options are incorrect as they do not represent exceptions in the properties of alkali and alkaline earth metals.

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