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Which of the following is a covalent (molecular) compound?

1) NaCl
2) H₂O
3) CaCl2
4) KBr

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Final answer:

H₂O (water) is the covalent compound among the options as it involves the sharing of electrons between nonmetals, unlike the ionic compounds listed.

Step-by-step explanation:

The covalent (molecular) compound among the options given is H₂O (water). The rest of the compounds listed (NaCl, CaCl2, and KBr) are ionic compounds, which are formed between metals and nonmetals where electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

A covalent compound like H₂O, on the other hand, is made up of nonmetals, and the atoms share electrons rather than transfer them.

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