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Compounds of alkaline earth metals are less soluble in water than the corresponding alkali metal salts due to :

A

their high ionisation energy

B

their high lattice energy

C

their less basic character

D

their low electronegative values.

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The correct Answer is:
B
More is the lattice energy, lesser is the solubility.
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