NEETChemistrys Block Elements
How would you explain the following observations? BaO is soluble but BaSO 4 is insoluble in water.
Options
- ABaSO 4 undergoes ionization in water.
- BBaSO 4 has a lower solubility product (K sp ) compared to BaO.
- CBaO undergoes covalent bonding with water molecules.
- DBaSO 4 has a larger ionic size compared to BaO.
Correct answer
B. BaSO 4 has a lower solubility product (K sp ) compared to BaO.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) BaSO 4 has a lower solubility product (K sp ) compared to BaO.