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Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure General Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

Lattice energy of an ionic compound depends upon:

A
Charge on the ion only and
B
Size of the ion only
C
Packing of ions only
D
Both

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D

The value of lattice energy depends on the charges present on the two ions and the distance between them. Distance between the ions depends directly on the size of the ions.

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