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Standard XII
Chemistry
Reactivity with Halogens and Hydrogen (Group 2)
Which of the ...
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Which of the following has the highest lattice energy?

A
NaCl
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LiF
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C
KCl
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KF
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Solution

The correct option is A LiF
The lattice energy is inversely proportional to the size of cation and anion. Among the given compounds, the size of cation and anion is smallest for LiF. Hence, it has maximum lattice energy.

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