Which among the following compound shows the highest lattice energy?

Which among the following compound shows the highest lattice energy?
  1. LiF
  2. CsF
  3. $\mathrm{NaF}$
  4. $\mathrm{KF}$

Solution

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

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2021 (23 Aug Shift 1)

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