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The alkali metal halide that is soluble ...

The alkali metal halide that is soluble in pyridine is

A

NaCl

B

LiCl

C

KCl

D

CsI

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The correct Answer is:
B
Alkali metal halides are mostly ionic solids but Li halides are more covalent due to
(a) High polarization capabilities of Li ion.
(b) Small size.
( c) High tendency to distort electron cloud around negative halide ion.
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