Q.

Out of the following which one has the highest values of covalent character?

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a

ZnCl2

b

HgCl2

c

CuCl

d

CdCl2

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

HgCl2 has the highest values of covalent character.
The ionic size increases in the order Zn2+<Cd2+<Hg2+
The covalent nature grows with size as the effective nuclear charge increases. While mercuric chloride is covalent in nature, zinc and cadmium chlorides are ionic in form.
Hence, the option C is correct.

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Out of the following which one has the highest values of covalent character?