Question

One of the following compounds is not ionic in nature. This compound is:

Options

• Lithium chloride

• Ammonium chloride

• Calcium chloride

• Carbon tetrachloride

Answer 1

Carbon tetrachloride

Explanation:

Carbon tetrachloride (CCl₄) is formed exclusively between two non-metals: carbon and chlorine. Instead of transferring electrons, these atoms mutually share their valence electrons to achieve stability, resulting in a covalent compound. The lithium chloride, ammonium chloride, and calcium chloride all dissociate into oppositely charged ions, making them ionic in nature.