Question

The correct order of hydration energy is
A. `Li^(+) lt Na^(+) lt K^(+) lt Rb^(+)`
B. `Li^(+) gt Na^(+) gt K^(+) gt Rb^(+)`
C. `Li^(+) gt Rb^(+) gt K^(+) gt Na^(+)`
D. `Li^(+) gt Rb^(+) gt Na^(+) gt K^(+)`

Answer 1

Correct Answer - B
Hydraton energy `alpha1/("size of cation")`