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Why does the solubility of alkaline earth metal carbonates and sulphates in water decrease down the group ?

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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)`

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`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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Down to group `(darr)`, lattice enthalpy decreases less rapidly than hydration enthalpy.
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