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Chlorides of which metal are soluble in organic solvents: (A) Mg (B) Ca (C) K (D) Be — JEE Mains Chemistry Past Papers Chemistry Question

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Chlorides of which metal are soluble in organic solvents: (A) Mg (B) Ca (C) K (D) Be

Answer: D

💡 Solution & Explanation

Due to smaller size, Be2+ will show more polarising power, Hence BeCl2 will have maximum covalent character & most soluble in organic solvents.

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