MCQ
Assertion : $LiCl$ is predominantly a covalent compound.
Reason : Electrnegativity difference between $Li$ and $Cl$ is too small.
  • A
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • B
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • C
    If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
  • D
    If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

Answer

$LiCl$ is a covalent compound. Due to the large size of the anion $(Cl^-)$ its effective nuclear charge lessens and its valence shell is held less tightly towards its nucleus. Here, assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.

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