Answer
$MgCl_2$ has higher magnitude lattice energy
Work Step by Step
$NaCl$ has low magnitude lattice energy because magnitude of charge on ions is 1. $MgCl_2$ has higher magnitude lattice energy because magnitude of charge on ions is 2.
Chemistry: Molecular Approach (4th Edition)
by Tro, Nivaldo J.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0134112830
ISBN 13:
978-0-13411-283-1
Chapter 9 - Section 9.4 - Ionic Bonding: Lewis Symbols and Lattice Energies - For More Practice - Page 392: 9.2
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