Q. Elements have electronegativities 1.2 and 3.0, bond formed between them would be
A) Ionic
B) Covalent
C) Co-ordinate
D) metallic
Explanation
(b)
Since, the electronegativity (EN) different is $3.0 - 1.2 = 1.8$, which is less than 1.9, therefore, bond is expected to be covalent
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