Solubility of the compounds of s-block elements depends on the magnitude of lattice enthalpy and hydration enthalpy. The least soluble sulphate of second group elements is
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a
BaSO4
b
SrSO4
c
CaSO4
d
BeSO4
answer is A.
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Detailed Solution
In the case of BeSO4 and MgSO4, hydration enthalpy dominates lattice enthalpy;Both are soluble in water ;Down the group lattice enthalpy almost remains constant but hydration enthalpy decreases, thus solubility decreases.BaSO4 is least soluble;