Question

Indicate the nature of bonding in $CC{l}_4$ and $Ca{H}_2$.

• A. Covalent in $CC{l}_4$ and electrovalent in $Ca{H}_2$.
• B. Electrtovalent in both $CC{l}_4$ and $Ca{H}_2$.
• C. Covalent in both $CC{l}_4$ and $Ca{H}_2$.
• D. Electrovalent in $CC{l}_4$ and covalent in $Ca{H}_2$.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Covalent in $CC{l}_4$ and electrovalent in $Ca{H}_2$.

${Ca}^{+2}$ forms two ionic bonds with $H^{-}$ion. While in $C{Cl}_4$, carbon forms $4$ covalent bonds with four hydrogen atoms.