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Which of the following compounds is stabilized by the formation of a crystal lattice through ionic bonding?

MgO forms by electron transfer from magnesium to oxygen, creating Mg²+ and O²-, stabilized in a crystal lattice. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Chemistry Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Some Basic Concepts, Structure of Atom, Periodicity and relevant Chemistry topic, Topic: Mole concept and periodic trends.