Consider the following statements regarding alkali metal halides : Statement-1 : Among all alkali metal halides, lithium iodide (LiI) is the most covalent in nature. Statement-2 : Li⁺ being very small in size has high tendency to distort electron cloud around the negative large I⁻ ion. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(b) Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are true and Statement-2 is not the correct explanation of Statement-1

(c) Statement-1 is true but Statement-2 is false

(d) Statement-1 is false but Statement-2 is true

Consider the following statements regarding alkali metal halides : | Geo-Scientist Prelims 2022 Chemistry Q16

Consider the following statements regarding alkali metal halides :

Statement-1 : Among all alkali metal halides, lithium iodide (LiI) is the most covalent in nature.
Statement-2 : Li⁺ being very small in size has high tendency to distort electron cloud around the negative large I⁻ ion.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are true and Statement-2 is the correct explanation of Statement-1
(b) Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are true and Statement-2 is not the correct explanation of Statement-1
(c) Statement-1 is true but Statement-2 is false
(d) Statement-1 is false but Statement-2 is true

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