NEETChemistrys Block Elements
Which alkaline earth metal sulfate has the highest lattice enthalpy?
Options
- ABeryllium sulfate (BeSO 4 )
- BMagnesium sulfate (MgSO 4 )
- CCalcium sulfate (CaSO 4 )
- DBarium sulfate (BaSO 4 )
Correct answer
A. Beryllium sulfate (BeSO 4 )
Step-by-step solution
Beryllium sulfate (BeSO 4 ) has the highest lattice enthalpy among the alkaline earth metal sulfates due to the strong electrostatic attractions between the beryllium ions and sulfate ions in its crystal lattice.