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Which one of the following alkaline earth metal sulphates has its hydration enthalpy greater than its lattice enthalpy?A. `SrSO_(4)`B. `CaSO_(4)`C. `BeSO_(4)`D. `BaSO_(4)`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Hydration energy decreases down the group, whereas lattice energy remains almost constant Thus, hydration enthalpy is higher than the lattice enthalpy in case of `BeSO_(4)`


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