An ionic bond $P^{+} Q^{-}$ is most likely to be formed when

  • A
    the ionization energy of $P$ is high and the electron affinity of $Q$ is low
  • B
    the ionization energy of $P$ is low and the electron affinity of $Q$ is high
  • C
    the ionization energy of $P$ and the electron affinity of $Q$ is high
  • D
    the ionization energy of $P$ and the electron affinity of $Q$ is low

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