Which of the following ionic compounds has the largest lattice energy, i.e., the lattice energy most favorable

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Which of the following ionic compounds has the largest lattice energy, i.e., the lattice energy most favorable

Which of the following ionic compounds has the largest lattice energy, i.e., the lattice energy most favorable to a stable lattice?

A. CsI
B. LiI
C. LiF
D. CsF
E. MgO

2007-04-02 07:36:38 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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MgO, because it is the only one with a 2+ and a 2- ion.

2007-04-02 08:04:31 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋