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  1. Which among the following is a covalent compound ?

    2. A.

     Calcium chloride
    B.

     Magnesium fluoride
    C.

     Sodium chloride
    D.

     Carbon tetrachloride

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    Answer : Option D

    Explanation :

    Ionic compounds are made up of a metal and nonmetal, and covalent compounds are made up of two nonmetals. In the carbon tetrachloride molecule, four chlorine atoms are positioned symmetrically as corners in a tetrahedral configuration joined to a central carbon atom by single covalent bonds.

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