Q8 / 90 · JEE Main 2012 (07 May Online) · Chemistry

Based on lattice energy and other considerations, which one of the following alkali metal chloride is expected to have the highest melting point?

  • Correct answer
    A
    $\mathrm{NaCl}$
  • B
    $\mathrm{KCl}$
  • C
    $\mathrm{LiCl}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{RbCl}$

Solution

$\mathrm{NaCl}$ due it to its largest lattice energy has the highest melting point.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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