In 3-5 sentences, predict the type of bonding that occurs between carbon and chlorine. Why do they bond that way? What is the fo

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rmula for the compound that forms?

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alexandr402 [8] · Answer 1 · 2024-01-23T21:27:43+03:00

Carbon and chlorine forms covalent bonds. Carbon and chlorine will form covalent bonds as they have a small electronegativity difference.

The formula of the compound formed is CCl4.

What are covalent bonds?

Covalent bonds are bonds formed as a result of sharing of electrons between atoms of same different elements.

Since electrons are either lost or gained in covalent bonds, no ions are formed in covalent bonding.
Covalent bonds are formed between atoms whose electronegativity differences are very small, like for ex: between carbon and chlorine.

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