Question

Consider the Born-Haber cycle for the formation of an ionic compound given below and identify the compound $\left(Z\right)$ formed.

• A. $M^{+}{X}^{-}$
• B. $M^{-}{X}_{\left(s\right)}^{-}$
• C. $MX$
• D. $M^{+}{X}_{\left(g\right)}^{-}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $M^{+}{X}^{-}$

Based on the above equations it is clear that the cation formed is $M^{+}$ and anion formed is $X^{-}$. So, the compound formed is $M^{+}{X}^{-}$.