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QAIPMT-2010-Ch-2017: NEET 2010 Chemistry - Class 11 AIPMT-2010-Ch-2017 Solution: Which of the following alkaline earth metal sulphates has…

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

Multiple Choice Options

A $CaSO_4$
B $BeSO_4$
C $BaSO_4$
D $SrSO_4$

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

The hydration enthalpy of BeSO 4 is higher than its lattice energy. Within group 2, the hydration energy decreases down the group while lattice energy is almost the same.

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