NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
What type of forces are involved in the calculation of lattice enthalpy?
Options
- AOnly attractive forces between ions of opposite charges
- BOnly repulsive forces between ions of like charge
- CBoth attractive forces between ions of opposite charges and repulsive forces between ions of like charge
- DGravitational forces
Correct answer
C. Both attractive forces between ions of opposite charges and repulsive forces between ions of like charge
Step-by-step solution
The process of calculating lattice enthalpy involves both attractive forces between ions of opposite charges and repulsive forces between ions of like charge.