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Why is that Lithium salts have a greater degree of covalent character than other halides of the alkali

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Concept of Covalent Character**: - Covalent character in ionic compounds arises when there is a significant polarization of the electron cloud of the anion by the cation. This polarization occurs when the cation is small and has a high charge density. 2. **Applying Fajans' Rules**: - According to Fajans' rules, the covalent character of an ionic compound increases when: - The cation is small (high charge density). ...
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Alkali metal salts ionic and soluble in water. The solubility of an ionic compound depends on (i) lattic ethalpy and (ii) hydration enthalpy. These two factor oppose each other. If hydration ethalpy is high, the ions will have greater tendency to be hydrated and therefore the solubility will be high. The smaller the cation, the greater is the degree of hydration. The reducing behaviour of alkali metals in solution is also dependent on the hydration enthalpy besides other factors. The hydration energy is maximum for

Alkali metal salts ionic and soluble in water. The solubility of an ionic compound depends on (i) lattic ethalpy and (ii) hydration enthalpy. These two factor oppose each other. If hydration ethalpy is high, the ions will have greater tendency to be hydrated and therefore the solubility will be high. The smaller the cation, the greater is the degree of hydration. The reducing behaviour of alkali metals in solution is also dependent on the hydration enthalpy besides other factors. Which of the following is the strongest reducing agent