Which halide of magnesium has highest ionic character?

Chloride

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Bromide

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Iodide

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Fluoride

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Solution

The correct option is D Fluoride
Magnesium fluoride has highest ionic character.
Among halide ions, fluoride ions have smallest size and lowest polarisability. The valence electrons in case of fluoride ions are tightly held and cannot be easily pulled by the cation.

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