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Which of the following is an ionic compound ? A. Gold

B.Water
C.carbon monioxide
D.magnesium chloride

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Among the given choices, the ionic compound is D. Magnesium Chloride (MgCl2) where magnesium has a +2 charge while chloride has a -1 charge. Ionic compounds are chemical compounds comprising of ions held together by electrostatic forces named as ionic bonding.
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