In Which Pair Do Both Compounds Exhibit Predominantly Ionic Bonding

question 129

Multiple Choice

In which pair do both compounds exhibit predominantly ionic bonding?

• A) KI and O₃
• B) PCl₅ and HCl
• C) NaF and H₂O
• D) NaCl and CaO
• E) Na₂SO₄ and BF₃

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