Among the following the maximum covalent character is shown by the compound:

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Among the following the maximum covalent character is shown by the compound:

ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureJEE Main

Options:

A
$\mathrm{SnCl}_2$
B
$\mathrm{AlCl}_3$
C
$\mathrm{MgCl}_2$
D
$\mathrm{FeCl}_2$

Solution:

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The correct answer is:
$\mathrm{AlCl}_3$

Greater charge and small size of cation cause more polarization and more covalent is that compound

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