Q. Which of the following pairs will from the most stable ionic bond?
A) Na and Cl
B) Mg and F
C) Li and F
D) Na and F
Explanation
(b)
The stability of the ionic bond depends upon the lattice energy which is expected to be more between Mg and F due to +2 charge on Mg atom
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