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Many ionic crystals dissolve in water be...

Many ionic crystals dissolve in water because

A

Water is an amphiprotic solvent

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

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