The correct increasing order of polarising power is

  • A
    $K^{+} < Ca^{2+} < Mg^{2+} < Be^{2+}$
  • B
    $Mg^{2+} < Be^{2+} < K^{+} < Ca^{2+}$
  • C
    $Be^{2+} < K^{+} < Ca^{2+} < Mg^{2+}$
  • D
    $Ca^{2+} < K^{+} < Mg^{2+} < Be^{2+}$

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