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Assertion : `Be SO_(4)` and `MgSO_(4)` are soluble in water. Reason : `BaSO_(4)` is water insoluble because lattice energy of `BaSO_(4)` is higher than its hydration energy.A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertionC. If assertion is true but reason is false.D. If assertion is false but reason is true.

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`BeSO_(4)` and `MgSO_(4)` are readily soluble in water, the solubility decreases from `CaSO_(4)` to `BaSO_(4)`. The greater hydration enthalpies of `Be^(2+)` and `Mg^(2+)` ions overcome the lattice enthalpy factor and therefore their sulphates are soluble in water.


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