Which of the following alkaline earth metal sulphates has its hydration energy greater than its lattice energy?
A
CaSO4
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B
BeSO4
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C
BaSO4
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D
SrSO4
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Solution
The correct option is BBeSO4 As we go down the group, the solubility of alkaline earth sulphates decreases. Since BeSO4 is soluble in water, and BaSO4 is not, BeSO4 can be said to have more hydration energy.