NEETChemistrys Block Elements
Which alkaline earth metal sulfate has the smallest ionic radius?
Options
- ABeryllium sulfate (BeSO 4 )
- BMagnesium sulfate (MgSO 4 )
- CCalcium sulfate (CaSO 4 )
- DBarium sulfate (BaSO 4 )
Correct answer
A. Beryllium sulfate (BeSO 4 )
Step-by-step solution
Beryllium sulfate (BeSO 4 ) has the smallest ionic radius among alkaline earth metal sulfates due to the smaller size of the beryllium ion (Be2+).