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The solubility of metal halides depends on their nature, Lattice enthalpy and hydration enthalpy of the individual ions. Amongst fluorides of alkali metals, the lowest solubility of LiF in water is due to

A

ionic nature of LiF

B

high lattice enthalpy

C

High hydration enthalpy of `Li^(+)` ion

D

low ionisation enthalpy of Li atom

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high lattice enthalpy of LiF due to small sizes of `Li^(+)` and `F^(-)` ions
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