Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties Question 263

Question: The solubilities of carbonates decreases down the magnesium group due to a decrease in [AIEEE 2003]

Options:

A) Lattice energies of solids

B) Hydration energies of cations

C) Inter-ionic attraction

D) Entropy of solution formation

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Due to decrease in hydration energy of cation and lattice energy remains almost unchanged.