S Block Elements Question 228
Question: Which of the following is correct
[CPMT 1971]
Options:
A) All carbonates are soluble in water
B) Carbonates of $ Na, $ $ K $ and $ NH_4 $ are soluble in water
C) Carbonates of $ Ca, $ $ Sr, $ $ Ba $ are soluble in water
D) All carbonates are insoluble
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ Na_2CO_3,K_2CO_3 $ and $ {{(NH_4)}_2}CO_3 $ are soluble in water because hydration energy is more than lattice energy