MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic Chemistrys- Block 3.0Previous Year Questions
Equimolar solution of the following were prepared in water separately. Which one of the solutions will record the highest pH? (AIPMT 2008)
A.SrCl₂
B.BaCl₂✓ Correct
C.MgCl₂
D.CaCl₂
Explanation
The basicity of alkaline earth metal chlorides increases down the group. This is due to the increase in the metallic character of cation down the group. Therefore, the order of basicity for alkaline earth metal chlorides is. Therefore, barium chloride has the highest basicity or pH.
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