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CHM 102 Group II Objective Question
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What is the primary reason for the decreasing solubility of Group 2 sulphates down the group?
Options
A Decreasing lattice energy.
B Increasing covalent character.
C High enthalpy of hydration for larger ions.
D High enthalpy of solvation of the smaller Be<sup>2+</sup> and Mg<sup>2+</sup> ions.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 13 states: 'Solubility trend is due to the high enthalpy of solvation of the smaller Be2+ and Mg2+ ions'.

Hint

The explanation is directly provided for the solubility trend.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Group II
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1981 of 1999
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