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Arrange these soluble cations (Na, Ca, K, Mg) in ascending order of abundance of soluble cations found in saline costal soils.

(a) Na>Mg>Ca>K

(b) Mg>Na>Ca>K

(c) K>Mg>Ca>Na

(d) Na>Mg>K>Ca

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Correct option is (a) Na>Mg>Ca>K

The best explanation: Na>Mg>Ca>K is the correct order with respect to abundance of soluble cations found in saline costal soils, as Na is the major component of salt, so, it is found in higher abundance.

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