Question:

Which of the following is most soluble in water?

Updated On: Jun 14, 2022
  • $ CsCIO_{4} $
  • $ NaCIO_{4} $
  • $ KCIO_{4} $
  • $ LiCIO_{4} $
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Higher is the hydration energy, more will be the solubility in water. If the cations have different charge then the one with higher charge will have higher hydration energy. Among $CsClO_{4}, NClO_{4}$ and $LiClO_{4}$ all of the cations have $+1$ charge, so for comparing hydration energy size factor will be considered Smaller is the size more will be the hydration energy. Thus, among all cations $Li^{+}$ is smallest in size. Hence , $LiClO_{4}$ is most soluble in water
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