Join the Most Relevant JEE Main 2025 Test Series & get 99+ percentile! Join Now
Open MARKS Web Download App
Search any question & find its solution
Question: Answered & Verified by Expert
Why do highly reactive non-metals readily form ionic compounds with highly reactive metals?
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)NEET
Options:
  • A Due to similar electronegativities
  • B Due to small size differences
  • C Due to large differences in electronegativities
  • D Due to metallic properties
Solution:
1503 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Due to large differences in electronegativities
Highly reactive non-metals readily form ionic compounds with highly reactive metals because of large differences in their electronegativities.

Looking for more such questions to practice?

Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.

Use on iOS or Desktop Download from Google Play