MCQ
Which of the following substances has the least covalent character ?
  • A
    $Cl_2O$
  • B
    $NCl_3$
  • C
    $PbCl_2$
  • $BaCl_2$

Answer

Correct option: D.
$BaCl_2$
d
According to Fajan's rule :

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.

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