Q.

Which of the following cannot be explained on the basis of Fajan's Rules?

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a

BaCO3 is more soluble than MgCO3

b

Ag2Sis much less soluble than Ag2O

c

Melting point of AlCl3 is much less than that of NaCl

d

Fe(OH)3 is much less soluble than Fe(OH)2

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The covalent or ionic nature of a chemical bond can be predicted using Fajans' rule. 
BaCO3 is much less soluble than MgCO3.
The order of solubility of carbonates is: 
BeCO3>MgCO3>CaCO3>SrCO3>BaCO3
This can only be explained on the basis of lattice energy and hydration energy.
Hence, the option C is correct.

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