Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 119
Question: Which of the following is an electrovalent linkage [CPMT 1974; DPMT 1984, 91; AFMC 1988]
Options:
A) $ CH_4 $
B) $ NCl_5 $
C) $ SiCl_4 $
D) $ BF_3 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ MgCl_2 $ has electrovalent linkage because magnesium is electropositive metal while chlorine is electronegative.