The solubility of metal halides depends on their nature, lattice enthalpy and hydration enthalpy of the individual ions. Amongst fluorides of alkali metals, the lowest solubility of $$LiF$$ in water is due to
A.
ionic nature of lithium fluoride
B.
high lattice enthalpy
C.
high hydration enthalpy for lithium ion
D.
low ionisation enthalpy of lithium atom
Answer :
high lattice enthalpy
Solution :
The low solubility of $$LiF$$ in water is due to its high
lattice enthalpy. Smaller $$L{i^ + }$$ ion is stabilised by smaller $${F^ - }$$ ion.
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