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BaO is soluble but `BaSO_4` is insoluble in water why?

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The lattice enthalpy of Ba0 formed by the combination of a large cation and a small anion is less than its hydration enthalpy but the lattice enthalpy of `BaSO_4` formed by the combination of large cation and a large anion is more than its hydration enthalpy.
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