Which statement(s) is(are) correct about the Group 1 carbonates?
(i) All Group 1 carbonates have low solubility in water.
(ii) Thermal decomposition of the Group 1 carbonates produces hydrogencarbonates.
(iii) Sodium and potassium carbonates are important raw materials in glass industry.
A) (i) and (iii)
B) (iii) only
C) (ii) and (iii)

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Group 1 carbonates generally increase in solubility as you move down the group, making statement (i) incorrect. Thermal decomposition of Group 1 carbonates typically produces the metal oxide and carbon dioxide, not hydrogencarbonates, making statement (ii) incorrect. Statement (iii) is correct as sodium and potassium carbonates are indeed important raw materials in the glass industry.

Which Statement(s) Is(are) Correct About the Group 1 Carbonates