JEE Main Chemistry question

Which possesses highest lattice energy?

(A)NaCl
(B)LiFCorrect
(C)CsI
(D)KF

Answer: (B)

Solution

Lattice energy increases as both the cation and anion become smaller (and more highly charged). LiF combines the smallest alkali metal cation with the smallest halide anion among these four

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