What type of bond is formed, if the atoms involved has electronegativity difference as 2?
A
Metallic
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B
Covalent
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C
Ionic
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D
Polar covalent
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E
Hydrogen bonding
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Solution
The correct option is C Ionic Ionic bond is formed if the atoms involved has electronegativity difference as 2. In general, the electronegativity difference between 2 to 3.2 corresponds to ionic bond and the electronegatvity difference less than 1.8 corresponds to covalent bond.