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Is Aspartame (C14H18N2O5) held together through ionic or covalent bonds? Explain your reasoning.​

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Answer:

Covalent

Step-by-step explanation:

  • There are 14 carbon atoms which are much more.
  • Carbon has tetravalent structure and valency is 4 .
  • Carbon never forms ionic compounds .
  • So it's Covalent bonded compound.
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