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Which of the following compounds is predominantly ionic in nature?
- A. Hydrogen chloride
- B. Methane
- C. Magnesium chloride
- D. Carbon dioxide
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Answer: (C) Magnesium chloride
Magnesium is a metal that transfers electrons to chlorine, forming Mg²⁺ and Cl⁻ ions in a crystal lattice. HCl, CH4 and CO2 are formed by non-metals sharing electrons, so they are covalent.
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