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The correct sequence of thermal stability of the following carbonates is :

a)

MgCO3 < CaCO3 < SrCO3 < BaCO3

b)

BaCO3 < SrCO3 < CaCO3 < MgCO3

c)

MgCO3 < SrCO3 < CaCO3 < BaCO3

d)

BaCO3 < CaCO3 < SrCO3 < MgCO3



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The correct sequence of thermal stability of the following carbonates is :

a)

MgCO3 < CaCO3 < SrCO3 < BaCO3

b)

BaCO3 < SrCO3 < CaCO3 < MgCO3

c)

MgCO3 < SrCO3 < CaCO3 < BaCO3

d)

BaCO3 < CaCO3 < SrCO3 < MgCO3

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Answer Key / Explanation : (a) -

Stability of alkaline earth metal carbonates increases down the group :                  

MgCO3 < CaCO3 < SrCO3 < BaCO3

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