BITSAT2022Chemistrys Block ElementsActual
Which of the following compounds is thermodynamically is the most stable?
Options
- ABaCO ₃
- BMgCO ₃
- CSrCO ₃
- DCaCO ₃
Correct answer
A. BaCO ₃
Step-by-step solution
The thermal stability of carbonates increases down the group. So, the order of thermal stability of carbonates of alkaline earth metals is BaCO ₃> CaCO ₃> MgCO ₃> BeCO ₃ . Therefore, BaCO ₃ is thermodynamically most stable and BeCO ₃ is least stable.