If U is the lattice energy of NaCl , the approximate lattice energy of CaO is:

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According to the coulomb's law:

F=Kq1q2∕r

Where q1 and q2 are charges on particles and r is the distance between them. 

Since interionic distances in CaO and NaCl are comparable, (bigger cation has more modest anion as well as the other way around).

So, r is practically similar. 

In this manner, lattice energy relies just upon charge. 

Since the charge on Na+  and Clparticles is unity and that on  Ca2+ and O2- is 2 each,  in this manner the lattice energy of is CaO is  4 times the lattice energy of NaCl, i.e., 4U.

Final answer :   Hence,the correct answer will be option D.4U.

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