Two elements X and Y combine to form a compound XY . Under what conditions the bond…

Chemistry · Class 11 · CBSEChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Two elements X and Y combine to form a compound XY. Under what conditions the bond formed between them will be ionic?
  1. If the difference in electronegativities of X and Y is 1.7.
  2. If the difference in electronegativities of X and Y is more than 1.7.
  3. If the difference in electronegativities of X and Y is less than 1.7.
  4. If both X and Y are highly electronegative.

Answer

(B) If the difference in electronegativities of X and Y is more than 1.7.

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