MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution

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Alkali metals belong to Group 1 of the periodic table and have one valence electron. They lose this electron to form a unipositive ion, M^ + . Halogens belong to Group 17 and have seven valence electrons. They gain one electron to form a uninegative ion, X^ - . To form a neutral salt, one M^ + ion combines with one X^ - ion. The general formula of halide salts of alkali metals is MX. Answer: MX