If the electronegativity difference between two atoms is 2.0 Pauling units, the type of bond that will form between the atoms is
A
non-polar covalent bond
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B
ionic bomd
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C
london dispersion bond
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D
polar covalent bond
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Solution
The correct option is B ionic bomd For electronegativity difference greater than 1.7 between 2 elements, the bond formed between them is ionic in nature. Thus for a difference of 2.0 units the bond formed is ionic. Hence answer is option B.