The primary reason that an ionic compound of formula K2Cl does NOT form is
A) the lattice energy is smaller than that of KCl.
B) the first electron affinity of Cl is endothermic.
C) the bond energy of Cl2 is prohibitively large.
D) the total ionization energy to reach K+2 is too high.
E) the second electron affinity of Cl is positive.
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