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Assertion (A): Lithium chloride is predo...

Assertion (A): Lithium chloride is predominantly covalent compound.
Reason (R ): electronegativity difference between Li and CI is small.

A

Statement I is true, Statement II is true, Statement II is the correct explanation for statement I.

B

Statement I is true, Statement II is true, Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.

C

Statement I is true, Statement II is false.

D

Statement I is false, Statement II is true.

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The correct Answer is:
C
According to Fajans' rule, the smaller the cartion, the more the polarising power and, therefore, more is the polarisation which leads to more covalent character. Due to the smaller size of lithium, it forms covalent chloride. Correct reason: There is a high difference between the electronegativities of Li and CI.
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