Why CaI2 (calcium iodide) is mostly covalent? Give Reason?
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Calcium iodide (chemical formula CaI2) is the ionic compound of calcium and iodine. This colourless deliquescent solid is a salt that is highly soluble in water. Its properties are similar to those for related salts, such as calcium chloride. It is used in photography.
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With increase in electronegativity covalency decreases.
EN is directly proportional to electrovalency
Fluorine has greater EN than that of Chlorine.
And the cation is same.
Hence, CaCl2 is more covalent.
EN is directly proportional to electrovalency
Fluorine has greater EN than that of Chlorine.
And the cation is same.
Hence, CaCl2 is more covalent.
saketdas10pc29qm:
but i am asking about calcium iodide
not calcium chloride
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