why is ionic bond stronger than covalent bond though in covalent bond atoms overlap each other whereas ionic bond is just a force of attraction between two atoms?

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Ionic bond involves the electrostatic force of attraction between the positive and negative ions which is stronger than the force of attraction between atoms in a covalent bond.

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Ionic bond involves electrostatic force of attraction between the positive and negative ions which is stronger than the force of attraction between atoms in a covalent bond.

Q. Assertion :Ionic bonds are directional in nature whereas covalent bonds are non-directional. Reason: According to orbital overlap concept, the formation of a covalent bond between two atoms results by pairing of electrons present in the valence shell having same spins.

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