Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is not an ionic compound?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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.
- 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.
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