The correct order of solubility of the sulphates of alkaline earth metals in water is
A. `Be gt Ca gt Mg gt Ba gt Sr`
B. `Mg gt Be gt Ba gt Ca gt Sr`
C. `Be gt Mg gt Ca gt Sr gt Ba`
D. `Mg gt Ca gt Ba gt Be gt Sr`
A. `Be gt Ca gt Mg gt Ba gt Sr`
B. `Mg gt Be gt Ba gt Ca gt Sr`
C. `Be gt Mg gt Ca gt Sr gt Ba`
D. `Mg gt Ca gt Ba gt Be gt Sr`
Correct Answer – C
Because of decrease in the magnitude of hydration enthalpy down the group.