Based on lattice energy and other considerations, which one of the following alkali metal chloride is…
Based on lattice energy and other considerations, which one of the following alkali metal chloride is expected to have the highest melting point?
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$\mathrm{NaCl}$
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$\mathrm{KCl}$
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$\mathrm{LiCl}$
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$\mathrm{RbCl}$
Solution
$\mathrm{NaCl}$ due it to its largest lattice energy has the highest melting point.
Asked in: JEE Main 2012 (07 May Online)
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