sblock Elements 1 Question 28
46. Statement I LiCl is predominantly a covalent compound. Statement II Electronegativity difference between Li and $\mathrm{Cl}$ is too small.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 46. (c)
Solution:
- Statement $I$ is correct. Small size of $\mathrm{Li}^{+}$makes it highly polarising, introduces predominant covalency in $\mathrm{LiCl}$. Statement II is incorrect, there is very large difference in electronegativity of $\mathrm{Li}$ and $\mathrm{Cl}$.
