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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