Which of the following elements forms the most ionic bond with chlorine?
A) Kr
B) Ga
C) N
D) I
E) K

Name: Which of the following elements forms the most ionic bond with chlorine? A) Kr B) Ga C) N D) I E) K
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Ionic character increases with the difference in electronegativity between two elements. Out of the given options, potassium (K) has the lowest electronegativity (0.82) compared to the other elements. Therefore, it is expected to form the most ionic bond with chlorine.

Which of the Following Elements Forms the Most Ionic Bond