AIPMT PRELIMS2005Chemistry-Chemical Bonding
AIPMT PRELIMS 2005 Chemistry Ionic and Covalent Character MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
The correct sequence of increasing covalent character is represented by:
A
LiCl < NaCl < BeCl₂
B
BeCl₂ < NaCl < LiCl
C
NaCl < LiCl < BeCl₂
D
BeCl₂ < LiCl < NaCl
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Covalent character increases with increasing polarization. BeCl₂ has the highest polarization due to the small size and high charge of Be²⁺.
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