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Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) Alkaline Earth Metals Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Metal carbonates decompose on heating to give metal oxide and carbon dioxide. Which of the metal carbonates is most stable thermally?

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D

As the electropositive character increases down the group, the stability of the carbonates increases.

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