Which one of the following compounds utilizes both ionic and covalent bonding A) CO₃^2- B) Al₂(SO₄)₃ C) CO₂ D) C₆H₁₂O₆ E) MgCl₂

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The compound AlSb12O14 contains both ionic and covalent bonds. The aluminum cation (Al^3+) is attracted to the anionic sulfide ion (S^2-) through ionic bonds, while the oxygen and sulfur atoms share electrons in covalent bonds to form the anionic oxide and sulfide ions, respectively.

Which One of the Following Compounds Utilizes Both Ionic and Covalent