NEETChemistrys Block Elements
In the formation of ionic halides, what type of bonding holds the metal cation and halogen anion together?
Options
- ACovalent bonding
- BMetallic bonding
- CIonic bonding
- DHydrogen bonding
Correct answer
C. Ionic bonding
Step-by-step solution
Ionic halides are held together by ionic bonding, which is the electrostatic attraction between the metal cation and the halogen anion.