Q26 / 150 · MHT CET 2016 · Chemistry
Which halide of magnesium has the highest ionic character?
- AChloride
- BBromide
- CIodide
- Correct answerDFluoride
Solution
Size of anion is . As the size increases, polarisation of an anion is more, hence when covalent character increases ionic character decreases.
Order of ionic character is
Hence Magnesium fluoride has the highest ionic character.
Order of ionic character is
Hence Magnesium fluoride has the highest ionic character.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.