Q.

In which of the following compound size of cation to anion ratio is minimum?

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a

 LiF 

b

LiI

c

CsI

d

CsF

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The correct option is B LiI 

The given anions are F and I and the size (R) order is RF<RI The given cations are Li+ and Cs+ and the size (R) order is RLi<RCs For the cation to anion ratio to be minimum, the compound must have a large anion, and a small cation. Here, I is the largest anion and Li+ is the smallest cation. Therefore, LiI has the minimum cation to anion size ratio.

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