Question

Polarization may be called the distortion of the shape of an anion by an adjacently placed cation. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

• A. Minimum polarization is brought about by a cation of low radius.
• B. A large cation is likely to bring about a large degree of polarization.
• C. Maximum polarization is brought about by a cation of high charge.
• D. A small anion is likely to undergo a large degree of polarization.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A Minimum polarization is brought about by a cation of low radius.
B A large cation is likely to bring about a large degree of polarization.
D A small anion is likely to undergo a large degree of polarization.

A) Maximum polarization is brought about by a cation of low radius. Hence, the option A is incorrect.
B) A large cation is likely to bring about a smaller degree of polarization. Thus, the option B is incorrect.
C) Maximum polarization is brought about by a cation of high charge.The option C is correct.
D) A large anion is likely to undergo a large degree of polarization. Hence, the option D is incorrect.