Covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms, typically non-metals or metalloids. Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons between a metal and a non- metal, resulting in the formation of ions held together by electrostatic attraction.
Which one of the following is a covalent compound?
Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2022 · Topic: Inorganic Chemistry (Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure)
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