Among the following, the maximum covalent character is shown by the compound

M g C l_{2}

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$F e C l_{2}$

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S n C l_{2}

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A l C l_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is D $S n C l_{2}$
According to Fajans rule, cation with greater charge and smaller size favours covalency

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