Which Cation in Each Set Is Expected to Have the Larger

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which cation in each set is expected to have the larger (more negative) hydration energy? I Be²⁺ or Ca²⁺
II Rb⁺ or Zn²⁺

• A) Be²⁺ in set I and Rb⁺ in set II
• B) Be²⁺ in set I and Zn²⁺ in set II
• C) Ca²⁺ in set I and Rb⁺ in set II
• D) Ca²⁺ in set I and Zn²⁺ in set II

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