Why do the melting points of group 2 elements not show regular trends?

Atoms have large ionic radii

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Atoms of elements have smaller size

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Atoms adopt different crystal structures

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Atoms have high nuclear charges

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The correct option is C
Atoms adopt different crystal structures

Melting points of group 2 elements show irregular trends becuase atoms adopt different crystal structures.

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