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Which of the following is NOT an ionic compound?
ACH₄
BMgCl₂
CNaCl
DCaO
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. CH₄
CH₄ (methane) is covalent — electrons are shared between C and H. NaCl, MgCl₂, CaO are ionic (metal + non-metal, electron transfer).
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