10.29. How would you explain the following observations? (i) BeO is almost insoluble but BeSO4 is soluble in water, (ii) BaO is soluble but BaSO4is insoluble in water, (iii) LiI is more soluble than KI in ethanol.

10.29. How would you explain the following observations?
(i) BeO is almost insoluble but BeSO₄ is soluble in water,
(ii) BaO is soluble but BaSO₄is insoluble in water,
(iii) LiI is more soluble than KI in ethanol.

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Vishal Baghel | Contributor-Level 10

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(i) Lattice energy of BeO is comparatively higher than the hydration energy. Therefore, it is almost insoluble in water. Whereas, BeSO₄ is ionic in nature and its hydration energy dominates the lattice energy.

(ii) Both BaO and BaSO₄are ionic compounds but the hydration energy of BaO is higher tha

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10.29. How would you explain the following observations?(i) BeO is almost insoluble but BeSO4 is soluble in water,(ii) BaO is soluble but BaSO4is insoluble in water,(iii) LiI is more soluble than KI in ethanol.

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