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`BaSO_4` is ionic and `PCl_3` is covalent but a saturated solution of `BaSO_4` is a weak electrolyte, while that the `PCl_3` is a strong electrolyte. Explain.

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`BaSO_(4)` has high lattice energy. It is very less soluble in water, even in saturated solutions. The ionic concen-tration is in the order of `10^(-5)` M . Hence it is a wea electro-lyte. `PCl_(3)` is covalent. It undergoes hydrolysis in water to give hydrochloric acid, which is a strong electrolyte.
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