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Which pair is not correct order of lattice energy?

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KCI>MgO
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AlN>MgO
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BeCO3>MgCO3
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KCI<MgO
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Solution

The correct option is D KCI>MgO
Lattice Energy is directly proportional to the charge on the ions and inversely proportional the size of the ions. As size decreases, lattice energy increases. So MgO have higher lattice energy than KCl.

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