Question

Which of the following has the minimum ionic character?

• A. $PbC{l}_2$
• B. $NaCl$
• C. $MgC{l}_2$
• D. $SnC{l}_4$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $SnC{l}_4$

Covalent character increases with the increase in charge of the cation because it increase its polarising power and hence, its covalent character.
$SnC{l}_4$ with $S{n}^{4+}$ has the maximum covalent character and hence the minimum ionic character.