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Give an example for hydration enthalpy. Hydration enthalpy is maximum in K+ Ca++ Al+++ Li+ Explain all the options.please

Give an example for hydration enthalpy.
Hydration enthalpy is maximum in 
K+
Ca++
Al+++
Li+
Explain all the options.please 
 
 

Grade:11

1 Answers

Arun
25750 Points
5 years ago
The extent of hydration depends upon the size of the ions. Smaller the size of the ion, greater is the hydration enthalpy. Hence Li 2+ has gretaest among the given options
 
Hope it helps
 
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Arun (askIITians forum expert)

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