BITSAT 2017
- Exam
- BITSAT
- Year
- 2017
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- s Block Elements
BITSAT 2017 · Chemistry · s Block Elements
Which of the following elements mostly form covalent compounds?
Which of the following elements mostly form covalent compounds?
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
D.
Step-by-step solution
First member of group i.e. lithium, mostly form covalent compounds due to its small size and comparatively high (with respect to other members of its group).&
Covalent character depends upon the atomic radii. Smaller the atomic radii, more the covalent character i.e. the covalent character is inversely proportional to atomic radii.