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Which of the following salts of silver is insoluble in water ?

A
AgClO4
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Ag2SO4
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AgF
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AgNO3
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Solution

The correct option is D Ag2SO4
The solubility of a compound depends upon its hydration enthalpy. If hydration enthalpy exceeds the lattice enthalpy than it is soluble in water. For AgSO4, hydration enthalpy is lower than lattice enthalpy. So, it is insoluble in water.

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