Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 19

Question 19 - 2024 (31 Jan Shift 2)

Which of the following is least ionic?

(1) $BaCl _2$

(2) $AgCl$

(3) $KCl$

(4) $CoCl _2$

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Answer (2)

Solution

$AgCl<CoCl _2<BaCl _2<KCl$ (ionic character)

Reason: $Ag^{+}$has pseudo inert gas configuration.