\nSmaller size cation has larger polarising power, so, they have larger lattice energy. Lattice enthalpy is defined as the amount of energy required to separate one mole of solid ionic compound into its gaseous ions. Evidently greater the lattice enthalpy, higher is the melting point of the alkali metal halide and lower is its solubility in water.
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So, the correct order will be:
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As we move down the group, size increases, so, the lattice energy decreases.
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