Chapter 12, Problem 12.53QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The validation of the fact that adjacent ${\text{Cl}}^{-}$ ions in $\text{KCl}$ donot touch each other is to be stated.

Concept introduction: Different cations have different ionic radii. The ionic radius increases on moving down the group.

To determine: The validation of the fact that adjacent ${\text{Cl}}^{-}$ ions in $\text{KCl}$ do not touch each other.