JEE Main Chemistry question

Which of the following ions, will have maximum hydration energy?

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Hydration energy increases as ionic radius decreases, because a smaller, more charge-dense ion attracts and binds water molecules more strongly. Among , , and , has the smallest ionic radius

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