Which Cation in Each Set Is Expected to Have the Larger

question 78

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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