MCQ
Which of the following substances has the least covalent character ?
- A$Cl_2O$
- B$NCl_3$
- C$PbCl_2$
- ✓$BaCl_2$
Covalent character $ \propto \,\frac{1}{{size\,of\,cation}}$
$\propto $ size of anion
Among the given species order of size of cations
$N^{3+} < O^{2+} < Pb^{2+} < Ba^{2+}$
order of size of anions $O^{2-} > Cl^{-}$.
Hence the order of covalent character is
$NCl_3 > Cl_2O > PbCl_2 > BaCl_2$
$BaCl_2$ is least covalent in nature.
Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.