Arrange the following in order of increasing ionic character: Al₂S₃,MgS,Na₂S,P₄S₃,S₈. A)MgS,Na₂S,Al₂S₃,P₄S₃,S₈ B)Na₂S,MgS,Al₂S₃,P₄S₃,S₈ C)S₈,P₄S₃,Al₂S₃,MgS,Na₂S D)S₈,P₄S₃,Al₂S₃,Na₂S,MgS

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The ionic character increases with the difference in electronegativity between the elements. S8 is a covalent molecule, P4S3 is mostly covalent, Al2S3 has some ionic character, MgS is more ionic, and Na2S is the most ionic due to the large difference in electronegativity between Na and S.

Arrange the Following in Order of Increasing Ionic Character: Al2S3,MgS,Na2S,P4S3,S8

Arrange the Following in Order of Increasing Ionic Character: Al₂S₃,MgS,Na₂S,P₄S₃,S₈