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The compound with highest lattice energy is:

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KBr
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NaBr
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LiBr
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RbBr
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Solution

The correct option is C LiBr
As Br is common in all molecules, Lattice energy is inversely proportional to radius of cation. As the size of Li+ is less than other cations, lattice energy of LiBr is more than other molecules.

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