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Identify the compound with the strongest ionic bond among the following:

A
NaCl
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MgO
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KCl
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D
CsF
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Solution

The correct option is D MgO
Ionic bonding becomes stronger for compounds with more highly charged ions

In the given options dissociation of compounds gives monovalent ions except MgO.

NaCl Na+ + Cl

MgO Mg2+ + O2

KCl K+ + Cl

CsF Cs+ + F

Hence, the correct option is B

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