Which of the following statements is correct?(I) Carbonates of alkaline earth metals can be easily prepared by addition of solution of Na2CO3 or (NH4)2CO3 to a solution of any soluble salt of alkaline earth metals.(II) Thermal stability of carbonates of alkaline earth metals decreases down the group.(III) Solubility of carbonates of alkaline earth metals decreases down the group.
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a
(I) and (ll) are correct
b
(II) and (llI) are correct
c
(I) and (lll) are correct
d
All of (I), (II) and (III) are correct
answer is C.
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Thermal stability of carbonates of alkaline earth metals increases down the group.BeCO3 < MgCO3 < CaCO3 < SrCO3 < BaCO3 as we move down the group the size of cation increases and distorts carbonate ion to less extent there by increasing thermalstability