S Block Elements Question 189
Question: Of the metals $ Be, $ $ Mg, $ $ Ca $ and $ Sr $ of group II A. In the periodic table the least ionic chloride would be formed by
[NCERT 1980; CPMT 1980]
Options:
A) $ Be $
B) $ Mg $
C) $ Ca $
D) $ Sr $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Because of small atomic size and high I.E. Be forms covalent chloride.