An ionic compound $A^{+} B^{-}$ is most likely to be formed when

  • A
    the ionization energy of $A$ is high and electron affinity of $B$ is low
  • B
    the ionization energy of $A$ is low and electron affinity of $B$ is high
  • C
    both,the ionization energy of $A$ and electron affinity of $B$ are high
  • D
    both,the ionization energy of $A$ and electron affinity of $B$ are low

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