S Block Elements Question 154

Question: Which is incorrect statement-

Options:

A) The heats of hydration of the dipositive alkaline earth metal decrease with an increase in their ionic size

B) $ NaNO_3 $ forms $ Na_2O_2 $ on heating

C) Hydration of alkali metal ion is less than that of IIA group

D) Alkaline earth metal ions, because of their much larger charge to size ratio, exert a much stronger electrostatic attraction on the oxygen of water molecule surrounding them

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] $ NaNO_3\xrightarrow{\Delta }NaNO_2+O_2 $