Question

Which of the following substances has the least ionic character ?

• A. $FeCl_2$
• B. $ZnCl_2$
• C. $CdCl_2$
• D. $MgCl_2$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$ZnCl_2$

Answer 2

$ZnCl_2$ is a transition metal halide. Since zinc is less electropositive therefore it has less ionic character