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Lattice energy (numerical value) of chloride of alkali metals is in order ofA. LiCl `gt ` NaCl `gt ` KCl` gt ` RbCl `gt` CsClB. LiCl `lt `NaCl `lt ` KCl `lt` RbCl `lt` CsClC. `NaCl lt KCl lt LiCl lt RbCl lt CsCl`D. `NaCl lt KC lt RbCl lt CsCl lt Li Cl` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A The correct order for lattice enregy of chloride of alkali metals `LiCl gt NaCl gt KCl gt RbCl gt CsCl` Smaller cation polarises anion to a greater extent hence, larger covalent nature and thus higher lattice energy. |
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