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BeSO₄ is water soluble while CaSO₄ is not. This is because of:

A

High hydration enthalpy of BeSO₄

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Low hydration enthalpy of BeSO₄

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High lattice enthalpy of BeSO₄

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High hydration enthalpy of CaSO₄

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Solution

The correct option is D
High hydration enthalpy of BeSO₄

High hydration enthalpy of BeSO₄ overpowers its lattice enthalpy thus is water soluble.

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