Question
Question: The hydration energy of Mg2+ ion is higher than that of :...
The hydration energy of Mg2+ ion is higher than that of :
A
Al3+
B
Ca2+
C
Na+
D
None of these
Answer
Ca2+
Explanation
Solution
Mg2+ ion has higher hydration energy than that of Na+ and Ca2+ ions because Na+ ion has small charge and bigger size of atom than that of Mg2+.
Ca2+ ion has bigger size then that of Mg2+