The solubility products of three sparingly soluble salts are given below. What is the correct decreasing order of their molar solubility?
$S.No.$$Formula$$K_{sp}$
$1$$PQ$$4.0 \times 10^{-20}$
$2$$PQ_2$$3.2 \times 10^{-14}$
$3$$PQ_3$$2.7 \times 10^{-35}$

  • A
    $1 > 2 > 3$
  • B
    $2 > 1 > 3$
  • C
    $3 > 2 > 1$
  • D
    $2 > 3 > 1$

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