Which of the following statements is CORRECT for CsBr_3 ? [NCERT 1996]

MHT CET Chemistry question

Which of the following statements is CORRECT for ? [NCERT 1996]

(A)It is a covalent compound
(B)It contains and ions
(C)It contains and ionsCorrect
(D)It contains , and lattice molecule

Answer: (C)

Solution

Cs is an alkali metal that forms only Cs⁺, so the compound is ionic and the anion is the polyhalide ion (Br⁻ + Br₂); (a) is wrong because the compound

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