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.



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