Question

Which one of the following is a covalent compound?

• A. KCl
• B. MgCl$_2$
• C. CH$_4$
• D. NaCl \bigskip

Hint:

Covalent compounds are formed when atoms share electrons to achieve a stable electronic configuration. These compounds typically involve nonmetals.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Methane (CH$_4$) is a covalent compound because it consists of carbon (C) sharing electrons with four hydrogen (H) atoms, forming strong covalent bonds. Covalent compounds involve electron sharing rather than electron transfer, which is characteristic of ionic compounds like KCl, MgCl$_2$, and NaCl.