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Lattice energy of an ionic compound depends upon
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureJEE Main
Options:
  • A Charge on the ion only
  • B Size of the ion only
  • C Packing of ions only
  • D Charge on the ion and size of the ion
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Charge on the ion and size of the ion
The value of lattice energy depends on the charges present on the two ions and distance between them. It shell be high if charges are high and ionic radii are small.

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