NEETChemistrys Block Elements
Among the alkaline earth metal carbonates, which one has the highest thermal stability?
Options
- ABeryllium carbonate (BeCO 3 )
- BMagnesium carbonate (MgCO 3 )
- CCalcium carbonate (CaCO 3 )
- DStrontium carbonate (SrCO 3 )
Correct answer
D. Strontium carbonate (SrCO 3 )
Step-by-step solution
Strontium carbonate (SrCO3) has the highest thermal stability among the alkaline earth metal carbonates. The thermal stability increases with increasing cationic size.