Polarization is the distortion of the shape of an anion by an adjacently placed cation. Which of the following statements is correct?

  • A
    Maximum polarization is brought about by a cation of high charge
  • B
    Minimum polarization is brought about by a cation of low radius
  • C
    $A$ large cation is likely to bring about a large degree of polarization
  • D
    $A$ small anion is likely to undergo a large degree of polarization

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