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The correct statements are:
I. The low solubility of 
is due to its high lattice enthalpy.
II. 
is not soluble in acetone.
III. 
is soluble in pyridine.
IV. The order of melting points of alkali metal halides is 
.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
is covalent due to small size of cation and large size of anion.
So, it is non-polar and due to better solute-solvent interaction, 
is soluble in acetone.
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