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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · s Block Elements

Which of the following statement(s) is (are) correct?
(i) \(\mathrm{LiF}\) is less soluble in water
(ii) \(\mathrm{NaCl}\) is less ionic than \(\mathrm{CsCl}\)
(iii) Formation of alkali metal halide is an endothermic reaction

  1. A i \& ii only
  2. B i, ii \& iii
  3. C ii \& iii only
  4. D i only
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(A) i \& ii only

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LiF being predominantly covalent, has a high lattice enthalpy due to which it is less soluble in water. Thus, (i) is correct. \(\mathrm{Na}^{+} < \mathrm{Cs}^{+}\)so the polarizing power of \(\mathrm{Na}^{+}\)is higher than that of \(\mathrm{Cs}^{+}\)which results in…