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In the case of alkali metals, the covalent character decreases in the order
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Alkali metals are highly electropositive and halogens are electronegative. Thus for the halides of a given alkali metal, the covalent character decreases with increase in electronegativity of halogens.
Order of covalent character of halides is
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