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Grade 12th PassInorganic Chemistry

The correct order of increasing thermal stability of K2CO3,MgCO3,CaCO3 and BeCO3.

plz give reasons for the same.

Profile image of abhisar kumar
13 Years agoGrade 12th Pass
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Profile image of rohit yadav
13 Years ago

4>3>1>2

Profile image of vivek kumar
ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer13 Years ago

well the reason is lattice energy

Profile image of Prajwal kr
ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer13 Years ago

4<2<3<1

Stability(of carbonates) increases down the group. It decreases along the period.

 

Profile image of BAYANA SAGAR
13 Years ago

MGCO3>K2CO3>CACO3>BECO3.The main reason is In group i.e,, from top to bottom Thermal stability Increases.

 


well the reason is lattice energy