JEE Main202126 Aug 2021Evening ShiftChemistrys Block ElementsActual
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Barium carbonate is insoluble in water and is highly stable. Reason (R): The thermal stability of the carbonates increases with increasing cationic size. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Options
- A(A) is true but (R) is false.
- BBoth (A) and (R) are true.
- C(A) is false but (R) is true.
- DBoth (A) and (R) are false.
Correct answer
B. Both (A) and (R) are true.
Step-by-step solution
(i) Stability ↑ as size of cation ↑ , ionic character ↑ (ii) Solubility in water ↓