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The d-And-f-Block Elements
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A metal, M forms chlorides in it's +2 and +4 oxidation states. Which of the following statements about these chlorides is correct?

  • MCl2 is more volatile than MCl4

  • MCl2 is more soluble in anhydrous ethanol than MCl4

  • MCl2 is more ionic than MCl4

  • MCl2 is more easily hydrolysed than MCl4

Answer

C.

MCl2 is more ionic than MCl4

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