Multiple choice

Which of the following is the correct order of polarising powers of cations?

  1. K+ < Be2+ < Mg2+ < Ca2+

  2. K+ < Ca2+ < Mg2+ < Be2+

  3. Ca2+ < Mg2+ < Be2+ < K+

  4. Be2+ < Mg2+ < Ca2+ < K+

  5. Be2+ < Ca2+ < Mg2+ < K+
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct order of polarising powers is K+ < Ca2+ < Mg2+ < Be2+.

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