Practice question
Question
Which of the following carbonates has the highest thermal stability?
Explanation
Thermal stability of group 1 carbonates increases down the group due to larger cation size stabilizing the lattice. Cs₂CO₃ is the most stable among Li, Na, K, and Cs carbonates.
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