Based on lattice energy and other considerations, which one of the following alkali metal chloride is expected to have the highest melting point?

Question

Based on lattice energy and other considerations, which one of the following alkali metal chloride is expected to have the highest melting point? (A) NaCl (B) KCl (C) LiCl (D) RbCl

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

NaCl due it to its largest lattice energy has the highest melting point.

Q. Based on lattice energy and other considerations, which one of the following alkali metal chloride is expected to have the highest melting point?

$N a Cl$

$K Cl$

$L i Cl$

$R b Cl$

$N a Cl$ due it to its largest lattice energy has the highest melting point.