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Which of the alkali metal chloride is expected to have highest melting point ?

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a

LiCl

b

NaCl

c

KCl

d

RbCl

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The lattice energy of alkali metal halides decreases down the group due to increase in size of alkali metals. Thus,

 

LiClNaClKClRbClCsCl
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Which of the alkali metal chloride is expected to have highest melting point ?