Which of the following has the minimum ionic character?

P b C l_{2}

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N a C l

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M g C l_{2}

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S n C l_{4}

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Solution

The correct option is D $S n C l_{4}$
Covalent character increases with the increase in charge of the cation because it increase its polarising power and hence, its covalent character.
$S n C l_{4}$ with $S n^{4 +}$ has the maximum covalent character and hence the minimum ionic character.

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