sblock Elements - Result Question 36
Assertion and Reason
Read the following questions and answer as per the direction given below :
(a) Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct; Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
(b) Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct; 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
46.
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: 46. (c)
Solution:
- Statement $I$ is correct. Small size of $Li^{+}$makes it highly polarising, introduces predominant covalency in $LiCl$. Statement II is incorrect, there is very large difference in electronegativity of $Li$ and $Cl$.
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