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JEE Main 2019s Block Elements Question with Solution

JEE Main 2019 (08 Apr Shift 2)

Question

The covalent alkaline earth metal halide X=Cl,Br,I is:

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Correct answer
DBeX2

Step-by-step explanation

Beryllium Halides are more covalent in nature, this is due to small size and high charge density of Be+2 ion. Hence it has high polarization power and more covalent character.

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