wich of d two SbCl3 & SbCl5 is more covalent. Explain with reason.

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vikas askiitian expert · Answer

covalent character increases as size of cation decreases so SbCl 5 should be more covalent... Sb 5+ < Sb 3+ (size)

NavTej HaDaan · Answer

Due to +5 oxidation state of sbcl5 whereas it is +3 in sbcl3 . As higher the positive oxidation of central atom, more will be the polarising power which in turns, increase the covalent character of bond formed between the central atom and the atom surrounding it.

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wich of d two SbCl3 & SbCl5 is more covalent. Explain with reason.

wich of d two SbCl3 & SbCl5 is more covalent. Explain with reason.

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