Which of the compounds below has bonds with the most covalent character? A) CaO B) Li₂O C) MgO D) MgS E) CaS

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MgS has the most covalent character among the options given. This is because covalent character in ionic compounds is increased by a smaller difference in electronegativity between the two atoms involved. Magnesium and sulfur are closer in electronegativity compared to the other pairs, leading to more covalent character in MgS.

Which of the Compounds Below Has Bonds with the Most