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Many ionic crystals dissolve in water because

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a

 Water decreases the inter ionic attraction in the crystal lattice due to solvation.

b

Water is a high boiling liquid, which has no taste and no odour

c

The process is accompanied by a positive heat of solution

d

 Water is an amphiprotic solvent

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Water is a polar solvent hence, it decreases the interionic attraction in the crystal lattice due to solvation.

Hence, the correct option is (D).

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