JEE Main 2019Chemistrys Block ElementsMediumMCQ

JEE Main 2019s Block Elements Question with Solution

JEE Main 2019 (08 Apr Shift 1)

Question

The correct order of hydration enthalpies of alkali metal ions is:

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Correct answer
CLi+>Na+>K+>Rb+>Cs+

Step-by-step explanation

Hydration Enthalpy +q. (-q )
                                     1r++1r-
As radius increases enthalpy of hydration decreases so in a group on going from top to bottom hydration enthalpy decreases.
Li+> Na+> K+> Rb+> Cs+

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