Q. Which of the following silver salts is insoluble in water?
A) $AgClO_{4}$
B) $Ag_{2}SO_{4}$
C) $AgF$
D) $AgNO_{3}$
Explanation
(b)
The solubility of a compound depends upon its hydration enthalpy. If hydration enthalpy exceeds the lattice enthalpy than it is soluble in water. For
A$g_{2}SO_{4}$, hydration enthalpy is lower than lattice enthalpy, so it is insoluble in water.
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