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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · s Block Elements

Which among the following compound shows the highest lattice energy?

  1. A LiF
  2. B CsF
  3. C \(\mathrm{NaF}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{KF}\)
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(A) LiF

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The lattice energy of LiF is greater due to the small size of \(\mathrm{F}^{-}\)and \(\mathrm{Li}^{+}\)ions.