Question

Which one is more ionic compound : $RbCl$ or $BrCl$ ?

• A. $RbCl$
• B. $BrCl$
• C. Both $A$ and $B$
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A $RbCl$

An Ionic bond is formed between metal and nonmetal and a covalent bond is formed between two nonmetals. $Rb$ is a metal and forms an ionic compound by the loss of an electron to $Cl.BrCl$ is a highly reactive interhalogen compound but not ionic .