Sodium sulphate is soluble in water whereas barium sulphate is sparingly soluble because…

Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA ExamsClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Sodium sulphate is soluble in water whereas barium sulphate is sparingly soluble because (1989)
  1. the hydration energy of sodium sulphate is more than its lattice energy
  2. the lattice energy of barium sulphate is more than its hydration energy
  3. the lattice energy has not role to play in solubility
  4. the hydration energy of sodium sulphate is less than its lattice energy

Answer

(A) the hydration energy of sodium sulphate is more than its lattice energy, (B) the lattice energy of barium sulphate is more than its hydration energy

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