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Question: Among the following the maximum covalent character is shown by the compound :...

Among the following the maximum covalent character is shown by the compound :

A

FeCl2

B

SnCl2

C

AlCl3

D

MgCl2

Answer

AlCl3

Explanation

Solution

Covalent character in ionic compounds is governed by Fazan’s Rule. AlCl3 will show Maximum covalent character on account of higher polarising power of Al3+ because of its having higher positive charge and smaller size.