NEETChemistry-Chemical Bonding
NEET Chemistry Fajan's Rules MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Arrange the following in increasing order of covalent character: NaCl, MgCl₂, AlCl₃.
A
NaCl < MgCl₂ < AlCl₃
B
MgCl₂ < NaCl < AlCl₃
C
AlCl₃ < MgCl₂ < NaCl
D
NaCl < AlCl₃ < MgCl₂
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Covalent character increases with the increase in polarization, which is higher for AlCl₃ due to the higher charge density of Al³⁺.
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