Which Statement Below Is FALSE

Which statement below is FALSE?

A) Lattice energy reflects the amount of energy released when gas-phase ions combine to form a crystalline ionic lattice.
B) The energy of the ions in the solid ionic lattice is higher than that of the gas-phase ions.
C) Larger ions typically produce lattice energies that are smaller in magnitude.
D) As charge increases, the magnitude of the lattice energy increases.
E) The interaction of oppositely charged ions stabilizes the crystalline solid.