Question

Distinguish between carbon chloride and magnesium chloride

Answer 1

1. The Chemical Representation of Carbon Chloride is CCl₄ and Magnesium Chloride is MgCl₂.

2. Carbon Chloride is a covalent compound whereas Magnesium Chloride is an ionic compound.

3. Carbon Chloride has completely different chemical properties than Magnesium Chloride.

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