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CHM 101 Hybridization and Chemical Bonding Objective Question
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What do Fajan's Rules state about covalent character?
Options
A Greater covalent character occurs with large, highly charged cation and small anion
B Greater covalent character occurs with small, highly charged cation and large, highly polarizable anion
Correct Answer
C Covalent character is independent of ion size
D Only anions affect covalent character
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Fajan's Rules state that greater covalent character occurs when there is a small, highly charged cation and a large, highly polarizable anion.

Hint

The notes provide this rule.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Hybridization and Chemical Bonding
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 670 of 1872
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