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Calcium sulphate is sparingly soluble in...

Calcium sulphate is sparingly soluble in

A

benzene

B

alcohol

C

acetic acid

D

water

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The correct Answer is:
D
Calcium suphate is an ionic compound. Thus, it dows not dissolve in organic solvents. On account of relatively large lattice enthalpy, it is sparingly soluble in water and solubility decreases as the temperature increases.
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