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Group 17 ElementsP Block elements G15-18

Ionic character of metal halides decreases from MFMF to MIMI. Give reason.

Expert Answer

As electronegativity/electron gain enthalpy decreases from FF to II, the ionic character decreases: MF>MCl>MBr>MIMF > MCl > MBr > MI.

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