Question

An ionic compound is dissolved simultaneously in heavy water and simple water. Its solubility is:

• A. Large in heavy water
• B. Smaller in simple water
• C. Same in both
• D. Smaller in heavy water

Answer 1

The correct option is D Smaller in heavy water

Solubility of ionic compound is smallar in heavy water than simple water because of lower value of die-electric constant of heavy water.