Join WhatsApp Icon JEE WhatsApp Group
Question 53

The number of following factors which affect the percent covalent character of the ionic bond is______
A) Polarising power of cation
B) Extent of distortion of anion
C) Polarisability of the anion
D) Polarising power of anion


Correct Answer: 3

Fajans' Rules

No ionic bond is 100% ionic; it always develops some partial covalent character due to polarization. According to Fajans' Rules, covalent character is generated when a cation distorts (polarizes) the electron cloud of an anion.

Evaluation of the Given Factors:

  • A) Polarising power of cation 
    Yes. A smaller, highly charged cation has greater pulling strength (polarizing power) to deform the anion, increasing covalent character.
    $$\text{}$$
  • B) Extent of distortion of anion
    Yes. The "extent of distortion" is the literal visual representation of polarization itself. More distortion directly translates to higher covalent character sharing.
    $$\text{}$$
  • C) Polarisability of the anion 
    Yes. Large anions with loosely held outer shells are easily deformed (highly polarizable), which favors covalent character formation.
    $$\text{}$$
  • D) Polarising power of anion 

    No. The anion undergoes polarization; it is not the one doing the active squeezing or pulling. Hence, the "polarizing power of an anion" is an incorrect/irrelevant parameter here.

Summary:

Factors A, B, and C all validly influence the overall percent covalent character, whereas D does not. Therefore, there are exactly 3 correct factors.

Correct Answer: 3

Get AI Help

Create a FREE account and get:

  • Free JEE Mains Previous Papers PDF
  • Take JEE Mains paper tests
Ask AI