Which of the Following Compounds Has the Largest Lattice Energy

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following compounds has the largest lattice energy?
MgCO₃,Na₂CO₃,Al₂(CO₃) ₃

• A)Na₂CO₃
• B)MgCO₃
• C)Al₂(CO₃)₃
• D)They all have the same lattice energy.
• E)Not enough information is available to determine which is largest.

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