Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2022

Arrange the following in the decreasing order of their covalent character :

(A) LiCl

(B) NaCl

(C) KCl

(D) CsCl

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. A (A) > (C) > (B) > (D)
  2. B (B) > (A) > (C) > (D)
  3. C (A) > (B) > (C) > (D) Correct answer
  4. D (A) > (B) > (D) > (C)

Solution

Covalent character $\propto$ polarising power of cation<br/><br/> Correct decreasing order of covalent character<br/><br/> LiCl > NaCl > KCl > CsCl

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: s-Block Elements · Topic: Alkali Metals

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