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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