Chemistry, asked by Vipinzvipzz102, 11 months ago

Which one is the correct statement with
reference to solubility of MgSO₄ in water?
(a) SO²⁻₄ ion mainly contributes towards
hydration energy
(b) Sizes of Mg²⁺ and SO²⁻₄ are similar
(c) Hydration energy of MgSO₄ is higher in
comparison to its lattice energy
(d) Ionic potential (charge/radius ratio) of Mg²⁺
is very low

Answers

Answered by lovelyrathod143
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Answer:

C) hydration energy mgso4 is higher in comparison to its lattice Energy

Answered by topwriters
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(c) Hydration energy of MgSO₄ is higher in  comparison to its lattice energy

Explanation:

SO²⁻₄ ion mainly contributes towards hydration energy -- Incorrect.

Sizes of Mg²⁺ and SO²⁻₄ are similar -- Incorrect.

Hydration energy of MgSO₄ is higher in comparison to its lattice energy -- Correct.

Ionic potential (charge/radius ratio) of Mg²⁺ is very low -- Incorrect.

Option C is the answer.

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