Question

2. If an element X is placed in group 14, what will be the formula and the
nature of bonding of its chloride? (2M)
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Answer 1

Answer:

As the element X is placed in group 14 then the valency of the element is 4.

Now we know that the valency of chlorine is 1 as it's the atomic number is 17.

So as the element X has the valency 4 it can neither gain nor lose electrons to attain octet.

X is probably C.

So it makes a covalent bonding with four atoms of chlorine to form a compound CCl

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