Lattice energy of an ionic compound depedns upon :

Options

A. charge on the ions only
B. size of the ions only
C. packing of the ions only
D. charge and size of the ions

Answer

D

Explanation

Lattice nergy `prop (q_1 q_2 /(d^(2))` where ` q_(1)q_(2)` are chanrge on ions and d in `32` electrons .