JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3cb181
Which of the following carbonates decomposes at the lowest temperature?
ABeCOX3
BMgCOX3
CCaCOX3
DBaCOX3
Answer: A
Thermal stability of Group 2 carbonates increases down the group. The small BeX2+ polarises the carbonate ion most strongly, which weakens a C-O bond and favours loss of COX2. So BeCOX3 is the least stable.