JEE Main 2021 — S Block Elements Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th July Morning Shift
Question
Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A : Lithium halides are some what covalent in nature.
Reason R : Lithium posses high polarisation capability.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Assertion A : Lithium halides are some what covalent in nature.
Reason R : Lithium posses high polarisation capability.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Correct answer
DBoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Step-by-step explanation
Lithium due to small size has very high polarization capability and thus increases covalent nature of Halides.
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