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QJEEM06Chf94b: JEE Main 2006 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM06Chf94b Solution: A metal, M forms chlorides in its + 2 and + 4 oxidation states. …

A metal, M forms chlorides in its +2 and +4 oxidation states. Which of the following statements about these chlorides is correct?

Multiple Choice Options

  • A MCl2 is more ionic than MCl4
  • B MCl2 is more easily hydrolysed than MCl4
  • C MCl2 is more volatile than MCl4
  • D MCl2 is more soluble in anhydrous ethanol than MCl4.

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Metal atom in the lower oxidation state forms the ionic bond and in the higher oxidation state the covalent bond. Because higher oxidation state means small size and great polarizing power and hence greater the covalent character. Hence MCl2 is more ionic than MCl4.

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