Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical bonding and molecular structure
Sodium chloride is an ionic compound whereas hydrogen chloride is mainly covalent because
A
Sodium is less reactive
B
Hydrogen is a non-metal
C
Hydrogen chloride is a gas
D
Electronegativity difference in the case of hydrogen and chlorine is less than 2.1
Answer
Hydrogen is a non-metal
Explanation
Solution
A compound formed between two non metal atoms is a covalent bond