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Anomalous Behavior of Lithium Halogens

Why Li2O and ...

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Why Li₂O and MgO are much less soluble in water ?

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The Lithium oxide and magnesium oxide have high lattice enthalpy than hydration enthalpy. Hence , both are less soluble in water.

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