Question

The more favorable condition for ionic bonding are:

• A. low charge on ions, large cation and small anion
• B. low charge on ions, large cation and large anion
• C. high charge on ions, small cation and large anion
• D. high charge on ions, large cation and small anion

Answer 1

The correct option is D high charge on ions, large cation and small anion

Answer $D$.

Ionic bond is formed by the complete transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to another.

Higher the charge on the ions, greater is the force of attraction and hence larger in the amount of energy released.

Electrostatic force of attraction will be high for large cation and small anions.