Which compound has the highest covalent character?

LiCl

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LiF

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LiBr

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Lil

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Solution

The correct option is D
Lil

Covalent character depend on the size of cation and anion. Smaller size of cation and larger size of anion favours more of covalent character. Hence lithuim iodide has the most covalent character.

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