S Block Elements Question 186
Question: $ Be{{(OH)}_2} $ is insoluble in water while $ Ba{{(OH)}_2} $ is highly soluble due to
[AMU 2002]
Options:
A) Bond order
B) Lattice energy difference
C) Common ion effect
D) Hard acid
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
On moving down the group; Lattice energy decreases with increase in size of cation.
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