For the dissolution of $BaCl_2(s)$ and $BaCl_2 \cdot 2H_2O(s)$,the values of $\Delta H_{sol}$ are $-a \ kJ$ and $b \ kJ$ respectively. What is the value of $\Delta H_{hydration}$ for $BaCl_2(s)$?

  • A
    $b - a$
  • B
    $a + b$
  • C
    $-a - b$
  • D
    $a - b$

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