In which order does the covalent character change in $LiCl, BeCl_2, BCl_3, CCl_4$?

  • A
    $LiCl < BeCl_2 > BCl_3 > CCl_4$
  • B
    $LiCl > BeCl_2 > BCl_3 > CCl_4$
  • C
    $LiCl < BeCl_2 < BCl_3 < CCl_4$
  • D
    $LiCl > BeCl_2 < BCl_3 > CCl_4$

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