Question

Among the following the one which is composed of all the three kinds of bond (ionic, covalent, and coordinate bond) is:

• A. Sodium chloride
• B. Ammonia
• C. Carbon tetrachloride
• D. Ammonium chloride

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Ammonium chloride

: Ammonium chloride contains ionic, covalent, and coordinate bond.

Ammonium chloride has all three bonds present in it. N is covalently bonded to three hydrogen atoms, it forms a coordinate bond with the 4th hydrogen atom and an ionic bond is present between NH⁴⁺​ and Cl^-.

Explanation for incorrect answer:

A. Sodium chloride - Ionic bonds usually occur between metal and nonmetal ions.

B.Ammonia - an ammonia molecule has three covalent bonds.

C. Carbon tetrachloride - Carbon tetrachloride is an important nonpolar covalent compound.

Hence, Correct option is D.