The solubility of carbonates of the alkaline earth metals decreases down the group. This is due to a decrease in which of the following?

  • A
    Hydration energy of cations
  • B
    Inter-ionic attraction
  • C
    Entropy of solution formation
  • D
    Lattice energy of the solid

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