NEETChemistrys Block Elements
Why are the fluorides of alkaline earth metals relatively less soluble than the chlorides?
Options
- ADue to their lower lattice energies
- BDue to their higher lattice energies
- CDue to their covalent nature
- DDue to their ionic nature
Correct answer
B. Due to their higher lattice energies
Step-by-step solution
The fluorides of alkaline earth metals are relatively less soluble than the chlorides because they have higher lattice energies.