The Lattice Enthalpies of Ionic Compounds of Fluoride Tend to Be

Multiple Choice

The lattice enthalpies of ionic compounds of fluoride tend to be very high because

A) fluorine has a high electronegativity.
B) fluoride ion has an oxidation state of -1.
C) fluorine gas is very reactive.
D) the fluoride ion is small.
E) fluorine is a strong oxidant.