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What is covalent bond? What type of bond exists in the following?
`i] C Cl_4 " " ii] CaCl_2 " " iii] CH_4 " " iv] NH_3`.

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The chemical bonds formed between two atoms by the sharing of electrons between them is known as a covalent bond. The sharing of electrons between the two atoms takes place in such a way that both the atoms acquire stable electronic configuration of their nearest noble gas.
(i) `CCI_(4)` : Covalent bond
(ii) `CaCl_(2)` : Ionic bond
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