Chemical Bonding - Result Question 15
15. Assertion and Reason
Read the following questions and answer as per the direction given below:
(a) Statement I is true; Statement II is true; Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
(b) Statement I is true; Statement II is true; Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
(c) Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
(d) Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
Statement I $LiCl$ is predominantly a covalent compound.
Statement II Electronegativity difference between $Li$ and $Cl$ is too small.
$(1998,2 M)$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 15. (c)
Solution:
- Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. The covalency in $LiCl$ is due to small size of $Li^{+}$ ion which brings about large amount of polarisation in bond.
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