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  4. The solubility of metal halides depends on their nature, lattice enthalpy and hydration enthalpy of the individual ions. Amongst fluorides of alkali metals, the lowest solubility of LiF in water is due to

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Q. The solubility of metal halides depends on their nature, lattice enthalpy and hydration enthalpy of the individual ions. Amongst fluorides of alkali metals, the lowest solubility of $LiF$ in water is due to

The s-Block Elements

Solution:

low solubility of $LiF$ in water is due to its high lattice enthalpy. Smaller $Li^+$ ion is stabilised by smaller $F^-$ ion.