Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Ques 2
Strongest bond is formed between
(a) $CsF$
(b) $NaCl$
(c) Both (a) and (b) are correct.
(d) None of above
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Solution:
According to Fajan’s rule, ionic character increases with increase in size of the cation and decrease in size of the anion. Thus, CsF has higher ionic character than $NaCl$ and hence bond strength of $NaCl$ is stronger than $CsF$.
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