Which of the following alkali metal carbonates is/are water soluble and produce alkaline solution ?

Options

A. `Li_(2)CO_(3)`
B. `Na_(2)CO_(3)`
C. `K_(2)CO_(3)`
D. `Rb_(2)CO_(3)`

Answer

B, C, D

Explanation

Except `Ki_(2) CO_(3)` al alkali metal carbonate are water soluble and produce alkaline solution due to hydrolysis of `CO_(3)^(2-)` ion