Question
The lattice enthalpy of KI will be, if the enthalpy of (I) Δ_fH^°(KI) = –78.0 kcal mol^{-1} (II) Ionisation energy of K to K+ is 4.0 eV (III) Dissociation energy of I_2 to I is 28.0 kcal mol^{-1} (IV) Sublimation energy of K is 20.0 kcal mol^{-1} (V) Electron gain enthalpy for I to I^- is –70.0 kcal mol^{-1} (VI) Sublimation energy of I2 is 14.0 kcal mol^{-1} (1 eV = 23.0 kcal mol^{-1}) Options: a) +14.1 kcal mol^{-1} b) -14.1 kcal mol^{-1} c) -141 kcal mol^{-1} d) +141 kcal mol^{-1