Identify the correct formula of halides of alkaline earth metals from the following.
(i) BaCl2.2H2O
(ii) BaCl2 .4H2O
(iii) CaCl2 .6H2O
(iv) SrCl2.4H2O
Identify the correct formula of halides of alkaline earth metals from the following.
(i) BaCl2.2H2O
(ii) BaCl2 .4H2O
(iii) CaCl2 .6H2O
(iv) SrCl2.4H2O
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1 Answer
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This is a multiple choice type question as classified in NCERT Exemplar
Correct option (i) and (iii)
The chlorides of alklaje earth metals are hydrated. On moving down the group, the extent of hydration decreases. Therefore, the correct formula of halides are: CaCl2?6H2O and BaCl2?2H2O.
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Li+ has the highest hydration enthalpy.
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