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Which option is a covalent compound?

Options:
Option 1: AlCl3
Option 2: Na2S
Option 3: NO2
Option 4: LiCl

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Final answer:

SO2 is a covalent compound, CaF2 is an ionic compound, N2H4 is a covalent compound, Al2(SO4)3 is an ionic compound.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the information given, we can determine whether each compound is ionic or covalent by using the periodic table and the rules for bonding.

(a) SO2 is a covalent compound because it is formed between nonmetals (sulfur and oxygen).

(b) CaF2 is an ionic compound because it is formed between a metal (calcium) and a nonmetal (fluorine).

(c) N2H4 is a covalent compound because it is formed between nonmetals (nitrogen and hydrogen).

(d) Al2(SO4)3 is an ionic compound because it is formed between a metal (aluminum) and a polyatomic ion (sulfate).

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