Many ionic crystals dissolve in water because:

Water is an amphiprotic solvent

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Water is a high boiling liquid

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The process is accompanied by a positive heat of solution

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Water decreases the inter-ionic attractions in the crystal lattice due to solvation

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The correct option is D Water decreases the inter-ionic attractions in the crystal lattice due to solvation
Water is a polar solvent so it decreases the interionic attraction in the crystal lattice due to solvation.

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