Which choice is an ionic compound?

B a {C l}_{2}

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{C H}_{3} C l

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B I_{3}

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H_{2} O

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Solution

The correct option is A $B a {C l}_{2}$
In $B a C l_{2}$ there is high electronegativity difference between $B a$ and $C l$ due to which their bond is ionic. Hence an ionic compound.

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Which choice is an ionic compound?

The correct option is A BaCl2In BaCl2 there is high electronegativity difference between Ba and Cl due to which their bond is ionic. Hence an ionic compound.

The correct option is A $B a {C l}_{2}$
In $B a C l_{2}$ there is high electronegativity difference between $B a$ and $C l$ due to which their bond is ionic. Hence an ionic compound.