Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Ques 108
108. Which of the following pairs will form the most stable ionic bond?
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(a) $Na$ and $Cl$
(b) $Mg$ and $F$
(c) $Li$ and $F$
(d) $Na$ and $F$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 108.(b)
Solution:
(b) The stability of the ionic bond depends upon the lattice energy which is expected to be more between $Mg$ and $F$ due to +2 charge on $Mg$ atom.
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