JEE Main 2006 — D And F Block Elements Question with Solution
From: AIEEE 2006
Question
A metal, forms chlorides in its and oxidation states. Which of the following statements about these chlorides is correct?
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Correct answer
A is more ionic than
Step-by-step explanation
Metal atom in the lower oxidation state forms the ionic bond and in the higher oxidation state the covalent bond. Because higher oxidation state means small size and great polarizing power and hence greater the covalent character. Hence is more ionic than
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