$Na_2CO_3$ is prepared by the Solvay process, but $K_2CO_3$ cannot be prepared by the same process because:

  • A
    $K_2CO_3$ is highly soluble in $H_2O$
  • B
    $KHCO_3$ is sparingly soluble
  • C
    $KHCO_3$ is appreciably soluble
  • D
    $KHCO_3$ decomposes

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