Which of the following compound contains both ionic and covalent bonds?

K C N

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N a C l

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H C l

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A l C l_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is A $K C N$
Bond between $K^{+}$ and $C N^{-}$ is ionic where as bond within $C N^{-}$ is covalent. Hence both ionic and covalent bonds are present in KCN.

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