Which One of the Following Sets of Ions Are Listed

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following sets of ions are listed in order of lowest to highest hydration energy?

• A) H⁺ < Na⁺ < Mg²⁺
• B) Mg²⁺ < Ca²⁺ < Ba²⁺
• C) Mg²⁺ < Ba²⁺ < Ca²⁺
• D) Ca²⁺ < K⁺ < Rb⁺
• E) Rb⁺ < K⁺ < Ca²⁺

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