Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 452

Question: Which of the following statement is correct-

Options:

A) $ FeCl_2 $ is more covalent than $ FeCl_3 $ .

B) $ FeCl_3 $ is more covalent than $ FeCl_2 $ .

C) Both $ FeCl_2 $ and $ FeCl_3 $ are equally covalent.

D) $ FeCl_2 $ and $ FeCl_3 $ do not have any covalent character.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • According to Fajan’s rule, higher charge on the ions, more covalent is the compound.


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