Which of the following is a favorable condition for the formation of ionic bonds?

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Large difference in the electronegativity

Small cation with high charge

Small cation with small charge

Small anion with large charge

answer is C.

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Cation is formed by metal & anion is formed by non-metals. The favorable condition for the formation of an ionic bond is:
The low ionization energy and large size of the metal will easily lose electrons to form a cation.
High electron affinity and small size of non-metal to form an anion.
Hence, Large difference in the electronegativity.

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