Q.

Consider following oxides : BaO,CaO,Rb2O,Cs2O and select correct option(s).
 

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a

Most covalent CaO, least covalent Cs2O

b

 Most ionic BaO, least ionic Rb2O

c

Most covalent BaO, least covalent Cs2O

d

Most ionic = Cs2O, least ionic CaO

answer is B, C.

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Detailed Solution

By the rule of Fajan, covalent character increases with increase in size of the anion. Thus,

Most covalent CaO, least covalent Cs2O. Also,

Most ionic = Cs2O, least ionic CaO

Thus, the correct option is B and C.

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