Question

The alkaline earth metal sulphate(s) which are readily soluble in water is/are :
A. $BeSO _4$
B. $MgSO _4$
C. $CaSO _4$
D. $SrSO _4$
E. $BaSO _4$
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. A and B
• B. A only
• C. B only
• D. B and C

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Due to high hydration energy $Be ^{2+}$ and $Mg ^{2+}$, $BeSO _4$ and $MgSO _4$ are readily soluble in water.