Which of the following is an electrovalent linkage?

C H_{4}

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M g C l_{2}

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S i C l_{4}

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B F_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is D $M g C l_{2}$
$M g C l_{2}$ has the electrovalent linkage because the different in electronegativity between $M g$ and $C l$ is so high.
$M g$ is metal, $C l$ is non-metal.

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