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