sblock Elements - Result Question 36
####46. Statement I LiCl is predominantly a covalent compound. Statement II Electronegativity difference between Li and $Cl$ is too small.
$(1998,2 M)$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 46. (c)
Solution:
- Statement $I$ is correct. Small size of $Li^{+}$makes it highly polarising, introduces predominant covalency in $LiCl$. Statement II is incorrect, there is very large difference in electronegativity of $Li$ and $Cl$.
