Question

Which of the following statements is correct regarding polarization?

• A. Maximum polarization is brought about by a cation of high charge.
• B. Minimum polarization is brought about by a cation of low radius.
• C. Large cation brings large degree of polarization
• D. Small anion is likely to undergo a large degree of polarization

Answer 1

The correct option is A Maximum polarization is brought about by a cation of high charge.

Polarization is the distortion of the anion and is directly proportional to the charge of the cation and inversely proportional to the size of the cation.
Higher the charge, more will be the polarization.
Similarly, more the charge of the cation, more will be the polarization.