NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
What among the following is a favorable factor for the formation of an ionic bond?
Options
- ASimilar electronegativities of the atoms involved.
- BA large difference in electronegativity between the atoms involved.
- CThe presence of unpaired electrons in the valence shell of the atoms.
- DSharing of electrons between the atoms.
Correct answer
B. A large difference in electronegativity between the atoms involved.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) A large difference in electronegativity between the atoms involved.