The Lattice Enthalpies of Ionic Compounds of Fluoride Tend to Be

question 50

Multiple Choice

The lattice enthalpies of ionic compounds of fluoride tend to be very high because

• A) fluorine has a high electronegativity.
• B) fluoride ion has an oxidation state of -1.
• C) fluorine gas is very reactive.
• D) the fluoride ion is small.
• E) fluorine is a strong oxidant.

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