The percentage of covalent character in an ionic bond is determined by which of the following?

  • A
    Polarizing power of the cation
  • B
    Polarizability of the anion
  • C
    Extent of distortion (polarization)
  • D
    All of the above

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Statement $I$: The correct order in terms of bond dissociation enthalpy is $Cl_{2} > Br_{2} > F_{2} > I_{2}$.
Statement $II$: The correct trend in the covalent character of the metal halides is $[SnCl_{4} > SnCl_{2}]$, $[PbCl_{4} > PbCl_{2}]$ and $[UF_{4} > UF_{6}]$.
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