NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020Chemistrys Block ElementsPractice
The solubility of sulphates of alkaline earth metals in water decreases down the group because
Options
- AThe lattice energy of sulphates of group II decreases down the group
- BThe lattice energy of sulphates of group II increases down the group
- CBoth hydration and lattice energies decreases down the group
- DThe decrease in hydration energy is more than the decreases in lattice energy
Correct answer
D. The decrease in hydration energy is more than the decreases in lattice energy
Step-by-step solution
Both lattice energy and hydration energy decreases down the group of alkaline earth sulphates but hydration energy decreases more rapidly than lattice energy.