Which is the increasing order of polarizing power ?
a) Ca+2 < Mg+2 < Be+2 < K+
b) Mg+2 < Be+2
< K+ < Ca+2
c) Be+2 < K+ < Ca+2 < Mg+2
d) K+ < Ca+2 < Mg+2 < Be+2
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Which is the increasing order of polarizing power ?
a) Ca+2 < Mg+2 < Be+2 < K+
b) Mg+2 < Be+2
< K+ < Ca+2
c) Be+2 < K+ < Ca+2 < Mg+2
d) K+ < Ca+2 < Mg+2 < Be+2
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K+ < Ca+2 < Mg+2 < Be+2
Explanation:
Size of dipositive alkaline earth metal ions increases as we move down the group. Thus, increase in the order of charge density and, hence, polarizing power is K+<Ca2+<Mg2+<Be2+.