Q5 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (13 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry

. Identify the correct order of standard enthalpy of formation of sodium halides.

  • A
    NaI < NaBr < NaF < NaCl
  • Correct answer
    B
    NaI < NaBr < NaCl < NaF
  • C
    NaF < NaCl < NaBr < NaI
  • D
    NaCl < NaF < NaBr < NaI

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∝1r++r-

The lattice energy is inversely proportional to the sum of the ionic radii r++r- 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 : NaF > NaCl > NaBr > NaI

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

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