The lattice energy of solid NaCl is 180 kcal per mol. The dissolution of the solid in…

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The lattice energy of solid NaCl is 180 kcal per mol. The dissolution of the solid in water in the form of ions is endothermic to the extent of 1 kcal per mol. If the solvation energies of Na+ and Cl ions are in the ratio
6 : 5, what is the enthalpy of hydration of sodium ion ?
  1. – 85.6 kcal/mol
  2. – 97.5 kcal/mol
  3. 82.6 kcal/mol
  4. + 100 kcal/mol

Answer

(B) – 97.5 kcal/mol

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