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Which of the following alkaline earth metal sulphates has hydration enthalpy higher than the lattice enthalpy?

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CaSO4
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BeSO4
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BaSO4
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SrSO4
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Solution

The correct option is B BeSO4
Be+2 is very small, hence its hydration enthalpy is greater than its lattice Enthalpy

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