Q77 / 200 · JIPMER 2008 · Chemistry

The most stable compound is

  • Correct answer
    A
    LiF
  • B
    LiCl
  • C
    LiBr
  • D
    LiI

Solution

The electronegativity of halogen is as : \(\mathrm{F} \gt \mathrm{Cl} \gt \mathrm{Br} \gt \mathrm{I}\) Among alkali metals the electropositive character increases as : \(\mathrm{Li} \lt \mathrm{Na} \lt \mathrm{K} \lt \mathrm{Rb} \lt \mathrm{Cs}\) Hence, LiF is the most stable compound.

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

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