S Block Elements Question 110

Question: The order of solubility of lithium halides in nonpolar solvents follows the order

Options:

A) $ LiI>LiBr>LiCl>LiF $

B) $ LiF>LiI>LiBr>LiCl $

C) $ LiCl>LiF>LiI>LiBr $

D) $ LiBr>LiCl>LiF>LiI $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] As the size of the anion increases from $ {{F}^{-}} $ to $ {{I}^{-}}, $ the covalent character increase and hence the solubility in non -polar solvent increases $ LiI>LiBr>LiCl>LiF $