AP EAMCET2006ChemistryThermodynamics (C)
A B is an ionic solid. The ionic radii of A⁺ and B⁻ are respectively r_c and r_a . Lattice energy of A B is proportional to :
Options
- Ar_c r_a
- B(r_c+r_a )
- Cr_a r_c
- D1 (r_c+r_a )
Correct answer
D. 1 (r_c+r_a )
Step-by-step solution
The lattice becomes stronger (i.e., the lattice energy U becomes more negative), as r the inter ionic distance decreases. U is proportional to 1 r or U 1 (r_c+r_a )