JEE Main 2015 — s Block Elements Question with Solution
JEE Main 2015 (11 Apr Online)
Question
Which of the alkaline earth metal halides given below is essentially covalent in nature?
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Correct answer
A
Step-by-step explanation
cation is very small in size and in terms of Fajan's rules brings about polarization of electronic cloud of anion i.e. is covalent in nature.
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