Q.

Each of the following substances dissolves exothermically in water except :

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a

CuSO4(s)

b

NaOH(s)

c

NH4NO3(s)

d

H2SO4(l)

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The beaker turns cold when ammonium nitrate is dissolved in water because it is an endothermic process, which means it takes in heat from the environment. As a result, the process of hydrating ammonium nitrate is endothermic, which causes the beaker to become chilly.

Ammonium nitrate NH4NO3(s) dissolves exothermically in water.

Hence, option B is correct.

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