The correct order of increasing ionic character is:

  • A
    $BeCl_2 < MgCl_2 < CaCl_2 < BaCl_2$
  • B
    $BeCl_2 < MgCl_2 < BaCl_2 < CaCl_2$
  • C
    $BeCl_2 < BaCl_2 < MgCl_2 < CaCl_2$
  • D
    $BaCl_2 < CaCl_2 < MgCl_2 < BeCl_2$

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