NEET2009Chemistrys Block ElementsActual
In the case of alkali metals, the covalent character decreases in the order
Options
- AMCl > MI > MBr > MF
- BMF > MCl > MBr > MI
- CMF > MCl > MI > MBr
- DMI > MBr > MCl > MF
Correct answer
D. MI > MBr > MCl > MF
Step-by-step solution
Key Idea According to Fajan's rule, Covalent character 1 size of cation In the given options, cation is same but anions are different. Among halogens the order of size is F MBr > MCl > MF