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What type of bond is the compound MgCl2?
A
covalent
B
hydrogen
C
ionic
D
metallic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thus, MgCl2 is an electrovalent compound or an ionic compound.

Detailed explanation-2: -Magnesium chloride is an ionic compound formed by magnesium and chloride ions.

Detailed explanation-3: -MgCl2 (Magnesium dichloride) is an ionic compound. The ionic bond between the magnesium and chlorine atoms is established when the magnesium atom loses two electrons to produce the Mg2+ ion and each chlorine accepts one electron to form the Cl– ion.

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