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Which is a binary ionic compound? A.MgCl2 B.C6H12O6 C.CO2 D.PO43- E.CH4

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The answer is A MgCI2

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Answer : The correct option is, (A)
MgCl_2

Explanation :

Binary ionic compound : It is a type of compound that is made up of the ions of the two different elements in which one element is a metal and another element is a non-metal.

From the given options, option (A)
MgCl_2 is a binary ionic compound because in this compound Mg is a metal which combine with the a non-metal element chlorine.

While the other options are the covalent compounds that is formed by the combination of non-metal and non-metal elements.

Hence, the
MgCl_2 is a binary ionic compound.

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