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The correct order of thermal stability of hydroxide is :

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Mg(OH)2<Sr(OH)2<Ca(OH)2<Ba(OH)2
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Mg(OH)2<Ca(OH)2<Sr(OH)2<Ba(OH)2
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Ba(OH)2<Sr(OH)2<Ca(OH)2<Mg(OH)2
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Ba(OH)2<Ca(OH)2<Sr(OH)2<Mg(OH)2
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Solution

The correct option is A Mg(OH)2<Ca(OH)2<Sr(OH)2<Ba(OH)2
The correct order of thermal stability of hydroxide is
Mg(OH)2<Ca(OH)2<Sr(OH)2<Ba(OH)2
On moving down the group, the lattice enthalpy increases and the thermal stability increases.
Hence, option B is correct.

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