Question

Which is the non-ionic compound in the compounds given below.
AgNO₃ + Nacl → AgCl + NaNO₃

Answer 1

Silver chloride (AgCl)

Explanation:

• Actually none of the compounds is non-ionic but relatively AgCl is less ionic than others.
• Ag having electronic configuration [Ar]d9 is more stable in covalent bonding.
• Thus, the bond in silver chloride is more of a covalent type and less of ionic type.