S Block Elements Question 202

Question: Which of the following sulphates have the highest solubility in water

[EAMCET 1980,84,85; MP PMT 1994; Kurukshetra CEE 1998; AFMC 1990; MP PET 1994]

Options:

A) $ MgSO_4 $

B) $ BaSO_4 $

C) $ CaSO_4 $

D) $ BeSO_4 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ BeSO_4 $ is most soluble because hydration energy is more than lattice energy. $ \xrightarrow[Hydrationenergydecreaseshence,solubilitydecreases.]{BeSO_4>MgSO_4>CaSO_4>SrSO_4>BaS{O _{{}}}} $