Which of the following forms the least ionic chloride?

B e

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C a

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M g

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S r

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Solution

The correct option is A $B e$
Beryllium is extremely small in size and according to Fajan's rules, small highly charged ions tend to form covalent compounds. Hence, $B e$ will form the least ionic chloride among all alkaline earth metals.

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