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A, B, and C are three elements with atomic number 6, 11, and 17 respectively. Which of these can form an ionic bond as well as covalent bonds?

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The atomic numbers 6, 11, and 17 corresponds to the C, Na, and Cl respectively.
Among the given elements, the chlorine has a tendency to form an ionic bond by gaining an electron and covalent bond by sharing of electrons.

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