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CHM 102 Group II Objective Question

Question

The stability of Group 2 sulphates is directly related to their basicity. How does the stability change with basicity?
Options
A The more basic the sulphate, the less stable.
B The more basic the sulphate, the more stable.
Correct Answer
C Basicity has no effect on sulphate stability.
D Stability first increases then decreases with basicity.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 14 states: 'The stability of gp 2 sulphates depends on basicity; the more basic the sulphate, the more stable'.

Hint

The relationship between basicity and sulphate stability is explicitly stated.

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