The hydration energy is maximum for:

N a^{+}

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B a^{+ +}

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M g^{+ +}

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C s^{+}

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Solution

The correct option is C $M g^{+ +}$
Among the given ions, the hydration energy is maximum for $M g^{2 +}$ ion. This is due to its high charge density.

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