. Identify the correct order of standard enthalpy of formation of sodium halides.

. Identify the correct order of standard enthalpy of formation of sodium halides.
  1. NaI < NaBr < NaF < NaCl
  2. NaI < NaBr < NaCl < NaF
  3. NaF < NaCl < NaBr < NaI
  4. NaCl < NaF < NaBr < NaI

Solution

The lattice energy of an ionic compound is the energy required to separate one mole of the compound into its constituent ions in the gas phase.

 Lattice energy1r++r-

The lattice energy is inversely proportional to the sum of the ionic radii r++r- of the ions involved. When the size of the ions increases, the distance between them also increases, leading to a decrease in the attractive forces between the ions and a decrease in the lattice energy. Therefore, if the size of the ions increases, the lattice energy generally decreases.

So Order : NaF > NaCl > NaBr > NaI

Asked in: JEE Main 2023 (13 Apr Shift 2)

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