Practice question
Question
Which of the following has the highest lattice energy among group 2 fluorides?
Explanation
Lattice energy increases with smaller ionic radii (higher charge density). BeF₂ has the highest lattice energy in group 2 due to Be²⁺’s small size, compared to MgF₂, CaF₂, or SrF₂.
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