Q.

Correct order of stability of group IIA metal carbonate is:

see full answer

Want to Fund your own JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation ??

Take the SCORE scholarship exam from home and compete for scholarships worth ₹1 crore!*
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

MgCO3>CaCO3>SrCO3>BaCO3

b

BaCO3>SrCO3>CaCO3>MgCO3

c

SrCO3>BaCO3>CaCO3>MgCO3

d

CaCO3>MgCO3>BaCO3>SrCO3

answer is B.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

The thermal stability  of IIA carbonates increases on moving down the group due to the increase of electropositive character of the metal or basicity of the metal hydroxide. Thus, BeCO3 is least thermally stable while BaCO3 is most thermally stable.
Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity
score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

+91
whats app icon