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What effect does the polarisability of the anion have on the percent covalent character of an ionic bond?

Options

  1. AIt increases the percent covalent character.
  2. BIt decreases the percent covalent character.
  3. CIt has no effect on the percent covalent character.
  4. DIt reverses the percent covalent character.

Correct answer

A. It increases the percent covalent character.

Step-by-step solution

The polarisability of the anion is a factor that determines the percent covalent character, suggesting that it increases the covalent character.

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