In the case of alkali metal halides,the covalent character decreases in the order:

  • A
    $MF > MCl > MBr > MI$
  • B
    $MF > MCl > MI > MBr$
  • C
    $MI > MBr > MCl > MF$
  • D
    $MCl > MI > MBr > MF$

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