Question

Polarization of electron cloud of cation is less than anion because ______.

• A. ratio is less than one for anion
• B. ratio is more than one for cation
• C. ratio is less than one for cation by which electrons are relatively loosely held compared to anion
• D. ratio is less than one for cation while greater than one for anion by which electron cloud is

Answer 1

The correct option is D ratio is less than one for cation while greater than one for anion by which electron cloud is

For cation, $\frac{numberof{e}^{-}}{numberofprotons}$ <1

Since $\frac{e}{p}$ > 1 for anion, there is more e^- cloud on anion which is loosely held.

Thus, polarization of anion is more as compared to that of cation.