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Question: The solubilities of carbonates decreases down the magnesium group due to a decrease in....

The solubilities of carbonates decreases down the magnesium group due to a decrease in.

A

Lattice energies of solids

B

Hydration energies of cations

C

Inter-ionic attraction

D

Entropy of solution formation

Answer

Hydration energies of cations

Explanation

Solution

Due to decrease in hydration energy of cation and lattice energy remains almost unchanged.