Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 390

Question: Polarization is the distortion of the shape of an anion by an adjacently placed cation. Which of the following statements is correct [NCERT 1982]

Options:

A) Maximum polarization is brought about by a cation of high charge

B) Minimum polarization is brought about by a cation of low radius

C) A large cation is likely to bring about a large degree of polarization

D) A small anion is likely to undergo a large degree of polarization

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

According to Fajan-s rule, polarisation of anion is influenced by charge and size of cation more is the charge on cation, more is polarisation of anion.



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