Which of the Following Ranks the Compounds from Lowest to Highest

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ranks the compounds from lowest to highest lattice energy?

• A) NaF < MgF₂ < CaF₂ < KF
• B) KF < NaF < CaF₂ < MgF₂
• C) MgF₂ < CaF₂ < NaF < KF
• D) CaF₂ < KF < NaF < MgF₂
• E) MgF₂ < CaF₂ < KF < NaF

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KMnO4

Potassium permanganate, a chemical compound with strong oxidizing properties, used in a variety of applications including as a disinfectant and in organic synthesis.