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If an element X is placed in group 14, what will be the formula and the nature of bonding of its chloride?

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asked Jan 18, 2018 in Chemistry by Kundan kumar (49,132 points) ● 34 ● 381 ● 1017
If an element X is placed in group 14, what will be the formula and the nature of bonding of its chloride?

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answered Jan 18, 2018 by Vikash Kumar (144,729 points) ● 8 ● 11 ● 21
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The formula will be XCl4. The element X of group 14 will have 4 valence electrons. So, it shares its 4 electrons and form covalent bond with 4 chlorine atoms.

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