Assuming that the distances between the two ions are the same in all cases, which of the following ion pairs has the greatest electrostatic potential energy (i. e., largest in magnitude)? Please explain your answer. a.) Na+ - Cl- b.) Na+ - O-2. c.) Al+3 - O-2. d.) Mg+2-O-2 e.) Na- -Mg+2

Correct option: C

Explanation:

As given in the question that distance between two ions are same in all cases hence r is same for all.

potential energy:

therefore potential energy depend on the two charge muliplication

so higher the charge multiplication higer will be the potential energy.

magnitude of charge multiplication follow as:

a. 1

b. 2

c. 6

d. 4

e. 2

in option C it is higher

so correct option is C

a:

by the combination of an unlimited number of elements

it is the most commonly accepted one