Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure JEE (Main) / AIEEE Problems (Previous Year) Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Among the following the maximum covalent character is shown by the compound :

A
FeCl 2
B
SnCl 2
C
AlCl 3
D
MgCl 2

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C

Covalent character in ionic compounds is governed by Fazan’s Rule. AlCl 3 will show Maximum covalent character on account of higher polarising power of Al 3+ because of its having higher positive charge and smaller size.

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