NEETChemistryAmines
How does the size of the ion affect the stability of substituted ammonium cations in water?
Options
- ALarger ions are more stable due to greater solvation.
- BLarger ions are less stable due to greater solvation.
- CSmaller ions are more stable due to greater solvation.
- DSmaller ions are less stable due to greater solvation.
Correct answer
B. Larger ions are less stable due to greater solvation.
Step-by-step solution
Larger ions experience greater solvation, which reduces their stability.