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Amongst $\mathrm{LiCl}, \mathrm{RbCl}, \mathrm{BeCl}_2$ and $\mathrm{MgCl}_2$ the compounds with the greatest and the least ionic character, respectively, are
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureJEE Main
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{LiCl}$ and $\mathrm{RbCl}$
  • B $\mathrm{RbCl}$ and $\mathrm{BeCl}_2$
  • C $\mathrm{RbCl}$ and $\mathrm{MgCl}_2$
  • D $\mathrm{MgCl}_2$ and $\mathrm{BeCl}_2$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{RbCl}$ and $\mathrm{BeCl}_2$
According to Eaian's rule largest cation and smallest anion form ionic bond.

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