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Why is LiF almost insoluble in water whereas LiCl is soluble not only in water but also in acetone?

Options

  1. ALiF forms a covalent lattice structure.
  2. BLiCl undergoes ion-dipole interactions with water molecules.
  3. CLiF has a higher lattice energy compared to LiCl.
  4. DLiF has a lower enthalpy of solution in water.

Correct answer

C. LiF has a higher lattice energy compared to LiCl.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (C) LiF has a higher lattice energy compared to LiCl.

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