Question
Download Solution PDFAmong the following, the one which has maximum ionic character is
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFConcept:
According to Fajan's rule:
- The smaller the cation, the bigger the anion, and the more the covalent character.
- Bigger cations and smaller anions will favor ionic character.
Explanation:
In the given options all have the same anion (Cl-), the character of the compounds decided by cation only.
Na, K, Li, and Cs belong to I group and their order of atomic size is:
Li < Na < K < Cs.
According to Fajan's rule: Bigger cations and smaller anions will favor ionic character.
So, CsCl has maximum ionic character.
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