NEET2017Chemistrys Block ElementsActual
The correct order of solubility of the following compounds in water is
Options
- ABa ( OH )₂ < Mg ( OH )₂
- BBaCO ₃> CaCO ₃
- CCa ( OH )₂ Mg ( OH )₂
- DCaSO ₄ < MgSO ₄
Correct answer
D. CaSO ₄ < MgSO ₄
Step-by-step solution
MgSO ₄ is readily soluble in water. With increase in size of the central metal ion, the solubility of the sulphates of alkaline earth metals decreases as the hydration enthalpy from Be ²⁺ to Ba ²⁺ decreases down the group. Therefore, MgSO ₄ is more soluble in water than CaSO ₄ .