Why are lithium compounds relatively covalent?
AStrong polarisation by small Li+
BWeak polarisation of anions
CVery large Li+ cation size
DVery low electronegativity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Strong polarisation by small Li+
The tiny Li+ ion distorts the electron cloud of an anion, adding covalent character.
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