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In the case of alkali metals, the covalent character decreases in the order.

A

`MI gt MBr gt MCl gt MF`

B

`MCl gt MI gt MBr gt MF`

C

`MF gt MCl gt MBr gt MI`

D

`MF gt MCl gt MI gt MBr`

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The correct Answer is:
A
According to Fajan rules , as the size of the anion , i.e., halogen increases , the covalent character increases and the ionic character decreases , i.e, option (a) is correct .
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