Polarization is the distortion of the shape of an anion by an adjacently placed cation. Which of the following statements
is correct ?

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A small anion is likely to undergo a large degree of polarization

Maximum polarization is brought about by a cation of high charge

A large cation is likely to bring about a large degree of polarization

Minimum polarization is brought about by a cation of low radius

answer is A.

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According to Fajans' rule, polarization of anion is influenced by charge and size of cation. More is the charge on cation, more is polarization of anion.

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