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Which of the following ionic compounds has the highest lattice energy?

a. NaCl (sodium chloride)
b. KBr (potassium bromide)
c. LiF (lithium fluoride)
d. MgO (magnesium oxide)
e. AlP (aluminum phosphide)

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Answer: C

Step-by-step explanation:

The more smaller the ionic radius, the more easily solvated and the more the lattice energy of the compound

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