In the formation of a compound XY₂ atom X gives one electron to each Y atom. What is the nature of bond in XY₂? Give two properties of XY₂.

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Compound XY₂ has ionic bonds in nature because it is formed by transfer of electrons.
Two properties of compound XY₂are:

It has high melting and boiling points.

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

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