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Question

The low solubility of barium sulphate in water is due to

A

high dissociation energy

B

strong ionic bond

C

low lattice energy

D

low hydration energy

Answer

low hydration energy

Explanation

Solution

${BaSO_4}$ has high lattice energy and low hydration energy due to which it is insoluble in water.