Which one of the following cannot form a solid with a lattice based on the sodium chloride structure? A) CuO B) CuCl₂ C) RbI D) LiF E) NaBr

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The sodium chloride structure consists of alternating cations and anions arranged in a face-centered cubic lattice. In this structure, each cation is surrounded by anions and vice versa. CuO, RbI, LiF, and NaBr can all form a solid with this structure because they have the appropriate ion sizes and charges to fit into the lattice. However, CuClS is not a known compound and does not fit the criteria for forming a solid with the sodium chloride structure.

Which One of the Following Cannot Form a Solid with a Lattice