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Which of the following chemical formulas shows a covalent compound?


NaCl


HBr


MgO


CO2

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CO2 is the covalent compound
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Step-by-step explanation:

  • A compound whose atoms are chemically combined together through sharing of electrons are known as covalent compound.

A covalent compound is generally formed by non-metals.

For example, in HBr compound both hydrogen and bromine are non-metals. Whereas in
CO_(2) compound also both carbon and oxygen atoms are non-metals.

  • An ionic compound is defined as a compound formed due to transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

For example, NaCl and MgO are both ionic compounds.

An ionic compound is always formed between a metal and a non-metal.

Thus, we acn conclude that out of the given options HBr and
CO_(2) chemical formulas shows a covalent compound.

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