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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 and size of the ion
Solution:
1386 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Charge and size of the ion
Lattice Energy∝q1q2rc+ra

Where q represents charge of ion and r represent radius of ion.
Lattice energy does not dependent packing of ions.

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