Choose the correct option from the following regarding the covalent character of compounds.

  • A
    $KF$ is more covalent than $KI$
  • B
    $SnCl_4$ is less covalent than $SnCl_2$
  • C
    $LiF$ is more covalent than $KF$
  • D
    $ZnCl_2$ is less covalent than $NaCl$

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