MHT CET 2024 Chemistry question

Which from following compounds is most covalent

(A)
(B)
(C)Correct
(D)

Answer: (C)

Solution

By Fajans' rules, covalent character increases with higher charge on the cation and with a smaller cation (greater polarising power). Among the chlorides, in carries the highest charge and is small, and it is a volatile liquid (m.p. 240 K, B.P.

See the full step-by-step solution

Create a free account to read the complete working, and practise questions like this in a timed test.

Create a free account

Question ID VK-095029