Which of the following ions, has polarizing power close to that of Mg2+

Rb+

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K+

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Na+

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Li+

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Solution

The correct option is D
Li+

Small cation has high polarizing power. Li is diagonally related to Mg

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Which of the following ions, has polarizing power close to that of Mg2+

The correct option is D Li+Small cation has high polarizing power. Li is diagonally related to Mg

The correct option is D
Li+

Small cation has high polarizing power. Li is diagonally related to Mg