NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
What role does the ionization enthalpy play in the stability of an ionic compound?
Options
- AIt is the primary factor determining stability.
- BIt contributes to the energy absorbed.
- CIt is compensated for by the electron gain enthalpy.
- DIt is not relevant to the stability of ionic compounds.
Correct answer
B. It contributes to the energy absorbed.
Step-by-step solution
The ionization enthalpy contributes to the energy absorbed, but the primary factor for stability is the energy released in the formation of the crystal lattice.