Which of the following ions has the maximum polarising power?

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Na+

Ca2+

Mg2+

Al3+

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Smaller the cation, Iarger the charge, then larger the polarising power. Thus, (d) AI3+ has maximum polarising power.

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