Which of the following statement is correct? (a) FeCl2 is more covalent than FeCl3. (b) FeCl3 is more covalent than FeCl2. (c) Both FeCl2 and FeCl3 are equally covalent. (d) FeCl2 and FeCl3 do not have any covalent character.

Correct answer: (b) FeCl3 is more covalent than FeCl2. Explanation: According to Fajan's rule, higher charge on the ions, more covalent is the compound.

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Which of the following statement is correct? (a) FeCl2 is more covalent than FeCl3. (b) FeCl3 is more covalent than FeCl2.

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Which of the following statement is correct?

(a) FeCl₂ is more covalent than FeCl₃.

(b) FeCl₃ is more covalent than FeCl₂.

(d) FeCl₂ and FeCl₃ do not have any covalent character.

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Correct answer: (b) FeCl₃ is more covalent than FeCl₂.

Explanation:

According to Fajan's rule, higher charge on the ions, more covalent is the compound.

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