Which one of the following is a molecular compound? Molecular compounds also are known as covalent compounds. A)Na₂O B)CaO C)FeO D)CCl₄ E)Fe₂O₃

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The compound D, CCl4, is a molecular compound because it is composed of nonmetals (carbon and chlorine) which share electrons in covalent bonds. The other compounds listed are ionic compounds, which are composed of a metal and a nonmetal and have an overall charge.

Which One of the Following Is a Molecular Compound? Molecular