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.