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Ionic crystals form even when IE plus EGE is positive because of
Aextra ionisation of anions
Bresonance in the lattice
Cenergy of lattice formation
Dhydrogen bond formation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. energy of lattice formation
The large energy released when the lattice forms outweighs the net energy needed to make the gaseous ions.
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