Multiple choice

Solubility of sulphates of alkaline earth metals _______________ down the group due to ____________ of hydration energy down the group.

  1. increases, decrease

  2. increases, increase

  3. decreases, decrease

  4. decreases, increase

  5. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Solubility of sulphates of alkaline earth metals decreases down the group due to decrease of hydration energy down the group as increase in cation size down the group is seen.

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