Decreasing order of lattice energy of FeO,Fe2O3,NaCl is:
A
NaCl>FeO>Fe2O3
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B
Fe2O3>FeO>NaCl
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C
NaCl>FeO=Fe2O3
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D
Fe2O3>NaCl>FeO
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Solution
The correct option is BFe2O3>FeO>NaCl
Lattice energy is defined as the energy required to separate a mole of an ionic solid into gaseous ions. Lattice energy cannot be measured empirically, but it can be calculated using electrostatics or estimated using the Born-Haber cycle.