Q11 / 90 · JEE Main 2016 (09 Apr Online) · Chemistry

The correct order of the solubility of alkaline-earth metal sulphates in water is:

  • Correct answer
    A
    Mg > Ca > Sr > Ba
  • B
    Mg > Sr > Ca > Ba
  • C
    Mg < Ca < Sr < Ba
  • D
    Mg < Sr < Ca < Ba

Solution

Hydration power energy ∝  q 1 q 2 ( 1 r + + 1 r − )

∴ Solubility order of IIA group element sulphates in water:

MgSO4>CaSO4>SrSO4>BaSO4

Generally bigger size ion form a strong bond with bigger ion so solubility will decrease or smaller the cation, greater the hydration sphere. 
Hence, Solubility of SO4-2 ion with alkali or alkaline earth metal decrease top to bottom.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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