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Which of the following metal chlorides exhibits the maximum covalent character?Chemical Bonding Chemistry Question

Question

Which of the following metal chlorides exhibits the maximum covalent character?

Answer: D

💡 Solution & Explanation

According to Fajan's rules, covalent character is maximized by a high positive charge on the cation. Among the options, $Al^{3+}$ possesses the highest charge (+3), making $AlCl_3$ the most covalent.

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