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

(1)MgCl2

(2)FeCl2

(3)SnCl2

(4) AlCl3

A) Option 1 B) Option 2
C) Option 3 D) Option 4

Answer:   D) Option 4



Explanation:

According to Fajans rule, cation with greater charge and smaller size favours covalency.

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