Count correct statements: (i) Al³⁺ polarizes more than Mg²⁺; (ii) I⁻ is more polarizable than F⁻; (iii) NaI is more covalent than NaF; (iv) CsCl is more covalent than LiCl; (v) increasing cation charg

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Count correct statements: (i) Al³⁺ polarizes more than Mg²⁺; (ii) I⁻ is more polarizable than F⁻; (iii) NaI is more covalent than NaF; (iv) CsCl is more covalent than LiCl; (v) increasing cation charge at fixed size reduces covalent character.

Answer:

3

Solution:

i, ii, iii are true. iv reverses the cation-size argument; v reverses the charge argument. Count 3.

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i, ii, iii are true. iv reverses the cation-size argument; v reverses the charge argument. Count 3.

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