Q5 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (13 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry
. Identify the correct order of standard enthalpy of formation of sodium halides.
- A
- Correct answerB
- C
- D
Solution
The lattice energy of an ionic compound is the energy required to separate one mole of the compound into its constituent ions in the gas phase.
Lattice energy
The lattice energy is inversely proportional to the sum of the ionic radii of the ions involved. When the size of the ions increases, the distance between them also increases, leading to a decrease in the attractive forces between the ions and a decrease in the lattice energy. Therefore, if the size of the ions increases, the lattice energy generally decreases.
So Order :
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.