Table 1 shows the properties of two chlorides,D and E.(a) State the type of bond present in:(i) D(ii) E(b) Explain in terms of structure and bonding, the difference in electrical activity of the chlorides D and E.
Answer Text: (a) (i) Ionic bond(ii) Covalent bond(b) Chloride of D is ionic hence in liquid state the ions are free to conduct electricity while chloride of E consists of molecules which do not conduct electricity.
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