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

(i) Ionic nature of lithium fluoride

(ii) High lattice enthalpy

(iii) High hydration enthalpy for lithium ion.

(iv) Low ionisation enthalpy of lithium atom

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Correct option (ii)

The solubility of salt depends on the lattice and hydration energy both. By increasing lattice energy and decreasing hydration energy solubility decreases. In case of biE, both the ions are small, thus the comp

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Chemistry NCERT Exemplar Solutions Class 11th Chapter Ten 2025

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