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Q.

Considering BeCl2,MgCl2,CaCl2 and BaCl2, predict which of the following statements is true?

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a

Covalent character increases as atomic number of metal increases

b

BeCl2 is least ionic out of given chlorides

c

BeCl2has maximum covalent character

d

BeCl2 has the highest melting point among the given chlorides

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

In a group from top to bottom ionic-nature increases.

BeCl2 is least ionic-character. 

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