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.