Question

Which of the following is not an ionic compound ? (cao) (naoh) (bacl2) (br2)

Answer 1

Answer:

bacl2 is right answer

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Answer 2

$Br_2$ is not an ionic compound.

Explanation:

Covalent compound is defined as the compound which is formed by the sharing of electrons between the atoms forming a compound. These are usually formed when two non-metals react.

An ionic compound is defined as the compound which is formed when electron gets transferred from one atom to another atom. These are usually formed when a metal reacts with a non-metal.

$CaO$, $NaOH$ and $BaCl_2$ all are formed by a metal and non metal and are ionic compounds

As $Br_2$ is formed by sharing of electrons between the two non metals, it is a covalent compound.

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