MHTCET 13 May 2023 Shift 1 Solved Paper

All the metals of group 2, except beryllium, when heated with hydrogen form MH2 type hydrides. Hence, statement (B) is correct. Elements of group 2 elements act as inert elements in +2 state. Elements at the top in the group 2 do not catch fire when kept on water. Reducing power of group 2 elements is less than group 1 elements. Hence, statements (A), (C) and (D) are incorrect.