JEE Main Chemistry question

**Statement 1:** LiCl is predominantly a covalent compound. **Statement 2:** Electronegativity difference between Li and Cl is too small.

(A)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
(B)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
(C)Assertion is True, Reason is FalseCorrect
(D)Assertion is False, Reason is True

Answer: (C)

Solution

LiCl does show significant covalent character — this is explained by Fajan's rule, since the small, highly charge-dense ion strongly polarises the

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