NEET2018Chemistry-Chemical Bonding
NEET 2018 Chemistry Ionic Character MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Among CaH₂, BeH₂, BaH₂, the order of ionic character is
A
BeH₂ < CaH₂ < BaH₂
B
CaH₂ < BeH₂ < BaH₂
C
BeH₂ < BaH₂ < CaH₂
D
BaH₂ < BeH₂ < CaH₂
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Ionic character increases with the size of the metal cation. BaH₂ has the largest cation, thus the highest ionic character.
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