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Q.1 Hard Chemistry
Which of the following compounds exhibits both ionic and covalent bonding characteristics and is commonly used in coordination chemistry?
A Sodium chloride
B Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III)
C Carbon dioxide
D Calcium oxide
Correct Answer:  B. Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III)
Explanation:

Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) contains both ionic bonds (between K⁺ and the [Fe(CN)₆]³⁻ complex) and covalent bonds (between Fe and CN ligands, and within the CN groups).

This complex salt is extensively used in coordination chemistry and analytical procedures like the Prussian blue test.

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Q.2 Hard Chemistry
Which of the following substances will have the lowest lattice enthalpy among ionic compounds?
A NaCl
B MgO
C CsI
D CaF₂
Correct Answer:  C. CsI
Explanation:

Lattice enthalpy depends inversely on ionic radius and directly on ionic charge.

CsI has the lowest lattice enthalpy (~604 kJ/mol) because both Cs⁺ and I⁻ are large ions with 1+ and 1- charges respectively.

In contrast, MgO has very high lattice enthalpy due to small, highly charged ions (Mg²⁺ and O²⁻), while NaCl and CaF₂ have intermediate values.

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