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According to Fajan's rules, which of the following is not correct about covalent character?
According to Fajan's rules, which of the following is not correct about covalent character?
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Covalent character increases with smaller cation size and larger anion size, as per Fajan’s rules.
Updated On: Jul 15, 2025
- \(KF < KI\)
- \(LiF < KF\)
- \(SnCl\(_2\) \(<\) SnCl\(_4\)\)
- \(NaCl < CuCl\)
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Fajan's rule states that covalent character increases with smaller cation size and higher charge.
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