Question

Which is a binary ionic compound? A. MgCl2 B. C6H12O6 C. CO2 D. PO43- E. CH4

Answer 1

Answer:

Option A)

Magnesium chloride, MgCl2, is a binary compound with bonds with relatively high ionic character.

Answer 2

Answer : The correct option is, (A) $MgCl_2$

Explanation :

Binary ionic compound : It is defined as the compound that is made up of the ions of the two different elements in which one element is a metal and another element is a non-metal.

From the given options, option (A) $MgCl_2$ is a binary ionic compound because in this compound Mg is a metal which combine with the a non-metal element that is chlorine.

While the other options are the covalent compounds that are formed by the combination of non-metal and non-metal elements.

Hence, the $MgCl_2$ is a binary ionic compound.