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