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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - p -Block elements - ll

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The correct order in terms of bond dissociation enthalpy is \(Cl_{2} > Br_{2} > F_{2} > I_{2}\).
Statement II: The correct trend in the covalent character of the metal halides is \([SnCl_{4} > SnCl_{2}]\), \([PbCl_{4} > PbCl_{2}]\) and \([UF_{4} > UF_{6}]\).
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  2. B Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  3. C Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  4. D Both Statement I and Statement II are false
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(A) Statement I is true but Statement II is false

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Statement I : Bond energy order is \(Cl _2> Br _2> F _2> I _2\) Bond energy increases with increase in bond order. Statement-II Correct order of covalent character According to the Fajan's rule, higher the charge on cation, greater is the covalent character. \(PbCl _2 UF _4\),…
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