NEET Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory MCQ Question
What is the concept that describes the stability of ionic compounds due to the attraction between positive and negative ions?
Electrostatic attraction
Covalent bonding
Resonance structures
Molecular orbital theory
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The stability of ionic compounds arises from the electrostatic attraction between positive and negative ions, as described in the NCERT context related to the formation of NaCl and CaF2.
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