The solubility of a solute in water is dependent on temperature as given by:
S=Ae−ΔH/RT, where ΔH= heat of solution. Solute +H2O(l)⇌ Solution; ΔH=±x For a given solution, the variation of logS with temperature shown graphically. Hence, the solute is:
A
CaSO4⋅5H2O
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B
NaCl
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C
sucrose
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D
CaO
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Solution
The correct option is DCaO S=Ae−ΔH/RT
logS=−ΔHRT+logA
slope =−ΔHR>0
ΔH<0
Therefore the r×n
CaO+H2O⇌Ca(OH)2;ΔH<0
is the only r×n among the given solute which is exothermic (ΔH<0) in nature.