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Ion having highest hydration enthalpy among the given alkaline earth metal ions is

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a

Ba2+

b

Sr2+

c

Be2+

d

Ca2+

answer is B.

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Hydration energy increases with an increase in the charge density. So Be2+ has the highest hydration enthalpy.

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