Which of the following modifications will result in a stronger ion–dipole interaction between a dissolved metal cation and water molecules in an aqueous solution?

A) Increasing the ionic radius of the cation while keeping its positive charge unchanged

B) Increasing the charge of the cation while decreasing its ionic radius

C) Decreasing the magnitude of the cation's charge while keeping its radius constant

D) Decreasing the permanent dipole moment of the surrounding solvent molecules

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