A binary compound is plotted on a triangular bonding diagram. The electronegativity values for each element are 1.6 and 3.4.
Which estimate for the percentage ionic and percentage covalent character in the compound is correct?
A. 10% covalent, 90% ionic
B. 40% covalent, 60% ionic
C. 55% covalent, 45% ionic
D. 100% covalent, 0% ionic