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Which alkaline earth metal sulfate has the largest ionic radius?
Which alkaline earth metal sulfate has the largest ionic radius?
Options
- ABeryllium sulfate (BeSO4)
- BMagnesium sulfate (MgSO4)
- CCalcium sulfate (CaSO4)
- DBarium sulfate (BaSO4)
Correct answer
D. Barium sulfate (BaSO4)
Step-by-step solution
Barium sulfate (BaSO4) has the largest ionic radius among alkaline earth metal sulfates due to the larger size of the barium ion (Ba²⁺).