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Question

Which one of the following alkaline earth metal sulphates has its hydration enthalpy greater than its lattice enthalpy ?

Options

A.BaSO4
B.SrSO4
C.CaSO4
D.BeSO4

Solution

Among these alkaline earth metal sulphates BeSO4 is completely soluble in water. Hence its hydration enthalphy is greater than lattice enthalphy

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