What is the chemical formula for sodium chloride?

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Solution

The correct option is A
The chemical formula of sodium chloride is NaCl. Sodium has 1 electron in its valence shell whereas chlorine has 7 electrons in its valence shell. Sodium loses its 1 electron to chlorine and forms an electrovalent bond. Both become stable as both of them have 8 electrons in their outermost shell.

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