Define or explain the term :
Covalent or molecular compound

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Covalent compound :
The compounds which contain covalent bonds are called covalent compounds.
The chemical bond formed by sharing electrons in order to achieve noble gas configuration is known as covalent bond.
For example water molecule, ammonia molecule, carbon tetrachloride molecule, etc form covalent compounds.

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Define or explain the term :Covalent or molecular compound

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Covalent or molecular compound