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The solubility of a solute in water varies with temperature as given by :S=AeΔHRT,ΔH being the enthalpy of solution. For a given solute, variation of In S with temperature is as shown in the figure. The solute is expected to be ?


A

CaO

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CuSO4

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C

MgSO4

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D

CuSO4.5H2O

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Solution

The correct option is D

CuSO4.5H2O


ln S=ln AΔHR×1T
The slope of the graph is negative. So ΔH>0. Hence, dissolution is endothermic. Hydrated salt dissolves endothermically.


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