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Solubility of alkaline earth metal carbonates in water is as follows:

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`BeCO_(3)gt MgCO_(3) gt CaCO_(3)gt BaCO_(3)`

B

`BeCO_(3) gt CaCO_(3) gt MgCO_(3) lt BaCO_(3)`

C

`BeCO_(3) lt MgCO_(3) lt CaCO_(3) lt BaCO_(3)`

D

`BaCO_(3) lt BeCO_(3) lt MgCO_(3) lt CaCO_(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Down to group `(darr)`, lattice enthalpy decreases less rapidly than hydration enthalpy.
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