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Which of these is an ionic compound?
A
H2O
B
O2
C
Li2O
D
Hg
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The ionic formula for Lithium Oxide is Li2O.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lithium oxide is an ionic compound formed between a metal (Li) and a non-metal (O) by the complete transfer of electrons from Li to O to give Li+ cations and O2– anions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lithium oxide | Li2O-PubChem.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The compound Li2O L i 2 O comprises two elements: Li, a metal, and the other one are O, a non-metal, so this is a binary ionic compound.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ionic compounds include salts, oxides, hydroxides, sulphides, and the majority of inorganic compounds. Ionic solids are held together by the electrostatic attraction between the positive and negative ions. For example, the sodium ions attract chloride ions and the chloride ion attracts sodium ions.

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