JEE CHEMISTRY MCQ: CHEMICAL BONDING & MOLECULAR STRUCTURE

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An ionic compound

{A^ + }{B^ - }

is most likely to be formed when

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Correct option: B

The ionisation energy of A is low and electron affinity of B is high

Option B is correct because a low ionization energy for A and a high electron affinity for B favor the formation of ions

{A^ + }

and

{B^ - }

respectively, leading to an ionic bond.

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