In the formation of a compound $X Y_{2 -}$ atom X gives one electron to each Y atom. What is the nature of bond in $X Y_{2}$ ? Give two properties Of $X Y_{2}$ .

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Compound $X Y_{2 -}$ has ionic bonds in nature because it is formed by transfer of electrons.
Two properties of compound $X Y_{2 -}$ are:

It has high melting and boiling points.

It conducts electricity in the molten state or when dissolved in water (but not in solid state).

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