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

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Answer:

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:

[tex]P.E =\frac{k\times q_{1} \times q_{2}}{r}[/tex]

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