In which set do all elements tend to form anions in binary ionic compounds?
A)C,S,Pb
B)K,Fe,F
C)Na,Ba,Al
D)N,O,Cl

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In binary ionic compounds, the element with a lower electronegativity tends to form cations while the element with a higher electronegativity tends to form anions. Among the given options, only the elements in D (N, O, Cl) have a higher electronegativity compared to the other element in each pair, indicating they tend to form anions.

In Which Set Do All Elements Tend to Form Anions