Which of the following is required for the formation of an ionic
bond?

Options

A. An electron from the more electronegative element should be transferred to the less electronegative .
B. The total energy of the resulting molecule should be less than the
total energy of the reactants .
C. The lattice energy of the resultants molecule should be as low as possible .
D. The ionic potential of the reactants should be identical .

Answer

B