Bond Dissociation and Covalent Character (Jee M…

Ionic Bonding

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Bond Dissociation and Covalent Character

Given below are two statements :
Statement I : The correct order in terms of bond dissociation enthalpy is Cl₂ > Br₂ > F₂ > I₂
Statement II : The correct trend in the covalent character of the metal halides is [SnCl₄ > SnCl₂], [PbCl₄ > PbCl₂] and [UF₄ > UF₆]
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

SELECT ONE OPTION