The low solubility of LiF and that of CsI in water are respectively due to which of the properties of the alkali metal ions?

Options

A. Higher hydration enthalpy of `Li^(+)`, higher lattice enthalpy of `Cs^(+)`
B. Smaller hydration enthalpy of `Li^(+)`, higher lattice enthalpy of `Cs^(+)`
C. Smaller hydration enthalpy of `Li^(+)`, smaller lattice enthalpy of `Cs^(+)`
D. Higher lattice enthlpy of `Li^(+)`, smaller hydration enthalpy of `Cs^(+)`

Answer

D

Explanation

It is the correct answer