JEE Main 2003 — s Block Elements Question with Solution
JEE Main 2003
Question
The solubilities of carbonates decrease down the magnesium group due to a decrease in
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Ahydration energies of cations
Step-by-step explanation
The solubility is governed by i.e. .
Due to increase in size the magnitude of hydration energy decresaes and hence the solubility.
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