Select the incorrect statement about alkaline earth metals.

  • A
    Solubility of sulphates decreases down the group.
  • B
    Solubility of hydroxides decreases down the group.
  • C
    Thermal stability of carbonates increases down the group.
  • D
    Basic nature increases down the group.

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