Explain the nature of the covalent bond using the bond formation in CH 3 Cl.
Answer
The structure of CH 3 Cl is as follows:
A covalent bond is formed by sharing of electrons.
In CH 3 Cl,
- Carbon shares it’s 3 valence electrons with Hydrogen
- And 1 remaining valence electron with with chlorine
- To form 4 covalent bonds
