JAMB Chemistry 2007 Objective — Question 6
Question 6 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2007 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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A metal X forms two bromides with the formulae XBr2 and XBr3. What type of bonding exists between X and bromine in the bromides?
- A. Metallic bonding
- B. Ionic bondingCorrect
- C. Covalent bonding
- D. Dative bonding
Explanation
X shows variable oxidation states (+2 and +3), indicating it is a transition metal. Bonding between a metal (X) and a non-metal (bromine) is ionic.
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