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larger lattice energy Cabr2 or mgs

larger lattice energy Cabr2 or mgs

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Lattice energy is proportional to the charge (Ze) of the ionic compound.
Here,CaBr2 Ca = +2 and Br = -1
In case of Mg, Mg = +2 and S = -2

so, total charge in MgS is (+2)*(-2)= -4 and that is in CaBr2 is (+2)*(-1)=-2

Thus MgS has highest lattice energy than that of CaBr2

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