The solubility of metal halides depends on their nature, lattice enthalpy and hydration enthalpy of the individual ions. Amongst fluorides of alkali metals, the lowest solubility of LiF in water is due to

The solubility of metal halides depends on their nature, lattice entha

1.	The solubility of metal halides depends on their nature, lattice enthalpy and hydration enthalpy of the individual ions. Amongst fluorides of alkali metals, the lowest solubility of LiF in water is due to
Answer» ionic nature of lithium fluoride high lattice ENTHALPY high hydration enthalpy for lithium ion low IONZATION enthalpy of lithium atom Solution :Due to smal size of `Li^(+)` and `F^(-)`lattice enthalphty in MUCH higher than hydration enthalpy