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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