MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic ChemistryChemical BondingIonic Bond

Lattice energy of an ionic compound depends upon

A.Charge on the ion and size of the ion✓ Correct

B.Packing of ions only

C.Size of the ion only

D.Charge on the ion only

Explanation

Lattice energy is the energy required to break the ionic lattice and convert its constituent atoms into gaseous ions. It depends upon following factors: Lattice energy ∝ charge size .

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