What is the order of basic strength for the hydroxides of the following alkaline earth metals?

  • A
    $Be(OH)_2 < Mg(OH)_2 < Sr(OH)_2 < Ba(OH)_2$
  • B
    $Mg(OH)_2 < Be(OH)_2 < Ba(OH)_2 < Sr(OH)_2$
  • C
    $Ba(OH)_2 > Sr(OH)_2 > Mg(OH)_2 > Be(OH)_2$
  • D
    $Sr(OH)_2 < Be(OH)_2 < Mg(OH)_2 < Ba(OH)_2$

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