Which of the following is not an ionic compound?

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This question was previously asked in

MP Excise Constable Official paper (Held On: 25 Feb 2023 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is HCl, CCl4.

Key Points

Ionic compounds are formed when there is a transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of ions.
KCl (Potassium Chloride) and NaCl (Sodium Chloride) are classic examples of ionic compounds. They are formed by the transfer of an electron from a metal (potassium or sodium) to a non-metal (chlorine).
HCl (Hydrochloric Acid) is not an ionic compound because it is formed by a covalent bond, where electrons are shared between hydrogen and chlorine atoms.
CCl4 (Carbon Tetrachloride) is also a covalent compound. It is formed by the sharing of electrons between carbon and chlorine atoms.

Additional Information

KCl (Potassium Chloride)
- Potassium chloride is a metal halide composed of potassium and chlorine.
- It is used in fertilizers and also in the medical field to treat low blood potassium levels.
NaCl (Sodium Chloride)
- Sodium chloride, commonly known as table salt, is essential for human life.
- It is used in food seasoning and preservation, and in the chemical industry to produce a variety of chemicals.