Which of the following ionic compounds would you predict to have the highest solubility in water? A)MgF₂ B)MgCl₂ C)CaBr₂ D)SrI₂ E)BaI₂

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The solubility of an ionic compound in water depends on the strength of the ion-dipole interactions between the ions and the water molecules. The larger and more polarizable the ions, the stronger the ion-dipole interactions and the more soluble the compound will be in water. Among the options given, BaI2 is the largest and most polarizable ion, and therefore, is expected to have the highest solubility in water.

Which of the Following Ionic Compounds Would You Predict to Have