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Sodium sulphate is soluble in water whereas barium sulphate is sparingly soluble because:

A

the hydration energy of sodium sulphate is more than its lattice energy

B

the lattice energy has no role to play in solubility

C

the hydration energy of sodium sulphate is less than its lattice energy

D

None of the above

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A
For an ionic compound, if lattice energy is less than its hydration energy, it is water soluble.
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