J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2000

  • question_answer
    Of the metals\[Be,\text{ }Mg,\text{ }Ca\]and Sr of group 2 in the periodic table, the least ionic chloride will be formed by:

    A)  Be                                         

    B)  Ca

    C)  Mg                                       

    D)  Sr

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                    Beryllium halides are covalent in nature due to its small size and high charge of\[B{{e}^{2+}}\]ion, i.e., high polarising power. While the halide of other alkaline earth metals are ionic in nature.


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