An element 'A' with high ionisation energy will prefer ____ bonding.

Charge on the ion only

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Size of the ion only

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Packing of ions only

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Charge on the ion and size of the ion

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Solution

The correct option is C Packing of ions only
If 'A' has high ionisation energy, it is unable to lose its valence electrons easily. The cation formation is difficult. So 'A' prefers covalent bonding.

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