Question
Chemistry Question on Classification of elements & periodicity in properties
Among the following which one has the highest cation to anion size ratio?
A
CsF
B
LiF
C
NaF
D
CsI
Answer
CsF
Explanation
Solution
The order of size of given cations is Li+<Na+<Cs+ and the order of size of given anions is I−>F− .
Thus, when the cation is largest and anion is smallest, the cation to anion size ratio is maximum. Hence, cation to anion size ratio is maximum for CsF.