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Q. Among the following, the compound that is readily soluble in water is

J & K CETJ & K CET 2011The s-Block Elements

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The solubility of alkaline earth metal sulphates decreases down the group because ionic size increases. $BeSO _{4}$ is readily soluble in water, because the greater hydration enthalpy of $Be ^{2+}$ ion overcomers the lattice enthalpy factor.