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Why is carbon tetrachloride , which is a liquid , a nonelectrolyte ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Carbon Tetrachloride (CCl₄):** - Carbon tetrachloride is a chemical compound with the formula CCl₄. It consists of one carbon atom bonded to four chlorine atoms. 2. **Analyzing the Structure:** - The structure of carbon tetrachloride is tetrahedral, where the carbon atom is at the center and the four chlorine atoms are at the corners. This arrangement is purely covalent. ...
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