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Compare the solubility and thermal stability of carbonates of alkali metals and alkaline earth metals.

Options

  1. AAlkali metal carbonates are generally more soluble and thermally stable compared to alkaline earth metal carbo
  2. BAlkaline earth metal carbonates are generally more soluble and thermally stable compared to alkali metal carbo
  3. CBoth alkali metal and alkaline earth metal carbonates have similar solubility and thermal stability properties
  4. DAlkali metal carbonates are generally more soluble but less thermally stable compared to alkaline earth metal

Correct answer

B. Alkaline earth metal carbonates are generally more soluble and thermally stable compared to alkali metal carbo

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (B) Alkaline earth metal carbonates are generally more soluble and thermally stable compared to alkali metal carbonates.

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