Amongst LiCl, RbCl, BeCl_2 and MgCl_2 the compounds with the greatest and the least ionic character, respectively are :

JEE Main 2014 Chemistry question

Amongst LiCl, RbCl, and the compounds with the greatest and the least ionic character, respectively are :

(1) and
(2)RbCl and
(3)LiCl and RbCl
(4)RbCl and Correct

Answer: (4)

Solution

By Fajans' rules, a large cation of low charge polarises the anion least and gives the most ionic bond, while a small, highly charged cation gives the most covalent one. is the

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