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How are basicity and increase in covalent character of a compound related?

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9 Years agoGrade
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Profile image of Vikas TU
9 Years ago
Covalent characterstics for the elements is decided by the lattice energy and the polarization factor.
Which further comes from the action os solubility factor.
For first rwo groups it is decided by the size difference and for rest by Fazan’s Rule.
And more the charge more the covalent character that is more positive charge means more has the tendency to loose electrons and then hence more the basic character.
 
Profile image of Anu
8 Years ago
More positive charge means more the tendency to gain electrons and hence more will be the acidic character