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Lattice energy is maximum for the hydroxide:

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Ca(OH)2
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Sr(OH)2
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Ba(OH)2
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Be(OH)2
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Solution

The correct option is D Be(OH)2
Small sized Be2+ ion can form efficient close packing with small sized OH ion. Hence, beryllium hydroxide has maximum lattice energy.

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