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The highest lattice energy corresponds to
Chemistrys Block ElementsNEET
Options:
  • A SrO
  • B BaO
  • C MgO
  • D CaO
Solution:
1739 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: MgO
Lattice energy = ( Z + Z )e 2 r
Here r is the interionic distance and it is minimum in case of MgO so, MgO has the highest lattice energy here.

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