The thermal stability of alkaline earth metal carbonates `MgCO_(3),CaCO_(3),BaCO_(3)` and `SrCO_(3)` decreases as:
The thermal stability of alkaline earth metal carbonates `MgCO_(3),CaCO_(3),BaCO_(3)` and `SrCO_(3)` decreases as:
A. `BaCO_3gtSrCO_3gtCaCO_3gtMgCO_3`
B. `BaCO_3gtSrCO_3gtMgCO_3gtCaCO_3`
C. `CaCO_3gtSrCO_3gtMgCO_3gtBaCO_3`
D. `MgCO_3gtCaCO_3gtSrCO_3gtBaCO_3`
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Correct Answer - A
Greater the electropositive character of the metals. More is the thermal stability of the carbonate.
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