NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
How does the charge on the cation influence the covalent character of an ionic bond?
Options
- AThe greater the charge on the cation, the greater the covalent character.
- BThe smaller the charge on the cation, the greater the covalent character.
- CThe charge on the cation has no effect on covalent character.
- DThe covalent character is solely determined by the charge on the anion.
Correct answer
A. The greater the charge on the cation, the greater the covalent character.
Step-by-step solution
The greater the charge on the cation, the greater the covalent character of the ionic bond.