Question 44
Chemical BondingWhich of the following chlorides would exhibit the least ionic character?
- A.MgCl2
- B.CaCl2
- C.LiCl
- D.AlCl3
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Answer: D (AlCl3)
Explanation
The small, highly charged Al3+ ion strongly distorts the chloride ion's electrons, so AlCl3 is largely covalent.