Q26 / 150 · MHT CET 2016 · Chemistry

Which halide of magnesium has the highest ionic character?

  • A
    Chloride
  • B
    Bromide
  • C
    Iodide
  • Correct answer
    D
    Fluoride

Solution

Size of anion is I − >B r − >C l − > F −  . As the size increases, polarisation of an anion is more, hence when covalent character increases ionic character decreases.
Order of ionic character is Mg F 2 >MgC l 2 >MgB r 2 >Mg I 2
Hence Magnesium fluoride has the highest ionic character.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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