The P Block Elements - Result Question 69

####72. In the case of alkali metals, the covalent character decreases in the order:

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(a) MF>MCl>MBr>MI

(b) MF>MCl>MI>MBr

(c) MI>MBr>MCl>MF

(d) MCl>MI>MBr>MF

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Solution:

  1. (c) MI>MBr>MCl>MF. As the size of the anion decreases covalency decreases.


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