Many ionic crystals dissolve in water because - Vidyadip

MCQ

Many ionic crystals dissolve in water because

A
Water is an amphiprotic solvent
B
Water is a high boiling liquid
C
The process is accompanied by a positive heat of solution
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Water decreases the interionic attraction in the crystal lattice due to solvation

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Answer

Correct option: D.

Water decreases the interionic attraction in the crystal lattice due to solvation

(d) Water is a polar solvent so it decreases the interionic attraction in the crystal lattice due to solvation.

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