Which is the correct sequence of solubility of carbonates of alkaline earth metals?

B a C O_{3} > S r C O_{3} > C a C O_{3} > M g C O_{3}

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M g C O_{3} > C a C O_{3} > S r C O_{3} > B a C O_{3}

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C a C O_{3} > B a C O_{3} > S r C O_{3} > M g C O_{3}

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B a C O_{3} > C a C O_{3} > S r C O_{3} > M g C O_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is B $M g C O_{3} > C a C O_{3} > S r C O_{3} > B a C O_{3}$
Solubility of carbonates decreases on moving down the group as hydration energy decreases.

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