The molecule that has maximum covalent character: | CGP Edu

Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure General Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 12, 2026

The molecule that has maximum covalent character:

A

NaH

B

Na 2 S

C

CaCl 2

D

SnCl 4

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The correct answer is:

According to fajan’s rule.

Charge ∝ Polarizing power of cation

∝ Covalent character.

∴ SnCl 4 (Sn 4+ ) has maximum covalent character.

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