BITSAT2017ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesActual
Two elements A and B have electronegativities 1 . 2 and 3 . 0 respectively. The nature of bond between A and B would be
Options
- Aionic
- Bcovalent
- Cco-ordinate
- Dmetallic
Correct answer
A. ionic
Step-by-step solution
∵ Difference of electronegativity between ( A ) and ( B ) = 3 . 0 - 1 . 2 = 1 . 8 and, a bond having electronegativity difference greater than 1 . 65 is of ionic nature. Hence, bond between ( A ) and ( B ) would be of ionic nature.