Question

Which of the following compound has electrovalent linkage ?

• A. CH3Cl
• B. NaCl
• C. CH3OH
• D. CH3COOH

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

NaCl

Answer 2

Na has lower IE1 and Cl has higher electron affinity and thus form Na+ and Cl– which are held together by electrostatic force of attraction.