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Based on lattice energy and other considerations, which one of the following alkali metal chloride is expected to have the highest melting point?
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureJEE MainJEE Main 2012 (07 May Online)
Options:
  • A
    $\mathrm{NaCl}$
  • B
    $\mathrm{KCl}$
  • C
    $\mathrm{LiCl}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{RbCl}$
Solution:
1804 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
$\mathrm{NaCl}$
$\mathrm{NaCl}$ due it to its largest lattice energy has the highest melting point.

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