The atomic number of three elements of A, B and C are a, a+1 and a+2 respectively. If element C is an alkali metal, then the nature of bonding in a compound of A and C, is:
A
Co - ordinate
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B
Covalent
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C
Ionic
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D
Metallic
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Solution
The correct option is C Ionic Given, C is an alkali metal and it has an atomic number a+. So A is a halogen, which is a non metal. Thus in a compound of A and C, the nature of bonding is ionic