IT forms because they are highly reactive elements.
<span> In order to create a complete full outer shell of electrons.
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Answer:
The molecular formula of the compound is
. The molecular formula is obtained by the following expression shown below

Explanation:
Given molecular mass of the compound is 176 g/mol
Given empirical formula is
Atomic mass of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen are 12 u , 1 u and 16 u respectively.
Empirical formula mass of the compound = 


Molecular formula = 4
Molecular formula is 
Ionic compounds are those compounds which form an ion or
dissociates into ions when placed in a solution. These compounds are made up of
a metal and non metal. From the choices, here are the ionic compounds:
na2so4
h2so4
cacl2
<span>ca3(po4)2</span>