Solubility of groups I and 2 fluorides increases down the group'. Which of the following is correct explanation for the above given statement?

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Both the hydration and lattice energies decrease down the group (↓) but decrease in lattice energy is rapid.

Both the energies increase down the group but increase in hydration energy is rapid.

Both the energies decrease down the group but decrease in hydration energy is rapid

Hydration energy increases and lattice energy decreases down the group.

answer is A.

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All of the carbonates are of group 2 element. Lattice energy decreases down the group (↓).

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