Q.

Which of the following statements regarding Hg2+ (ionic radius 116 pm) and Ca2+ (ionic radius 114 pm) is correct?

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a

Hg2+ ion has less polarizing effect on an anion as compared to Ca2+ ion .

b

Both Hg2+ ion and Ca2+ have equal polarizing effect on an anion

c

Hg2+ion has more polarizing effect on an anion as compared to Ca2+ ion 

d

Both Hg2+ion and Ca2+ have no polarizing effect on an anion

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Hg2+ ion  belongs to transition metal and Ca2+ ion  to alkaline-earth metal. Thus Hg2+ ion  on has more polarizing effect on an anion.

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