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Correct order of polarising power is:
A
Cs⁺ < K⁺ < Mg²⁺ < Al³⁺
B
Al³⁺ < Mg²⁺ < K⁺ < Cs⁺
C
Mg⁺ < Al³⁺ < K⁺ < Cs⁺
D
K⁺ < Cs⁺ < Mg²⁺ < Al³⁺
Explanation
Polarising power increases with increasing charge and decreasing ionic radius.
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