Which one of the following trend correctly represents the increasing order of covalent character ?
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a
KCl, MgCl2, ZnCl2
b
KCl, ZnCl2, MgCl2
c
ZnCl2, MgCl2, KCl
d
MgCl2, ZnCl2, KCl
answer is A.
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Detailed Solution
Covalent character ∝ Polarising power of cation Polarizing power∝ 1size of cation Polarising power of K+ < Mg2+ < Zn2+ ;K+ and Mg2+ have inert gas configuration whereas Zn2+ has pseudo inert gas configuration ;Note : Increasing order means “ least to highest” ;