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How many bonds does chlorine form?

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The bonds formed between Chlorine atoms of molecule will be covalent Bond and bonded by one covalent bond only.

Covalent bonds are made by sharing of electrons to complete the octet or doublet of the atom to attain stability.

Covalent bond refers to the mutual sharing of one or more pairs of electrons between two atoms.

These electrons simultaneously attract the atomic nuclei of the two atoms participating in the covalent bond.

A covalent bond is formed only when the electronegativity difference of two atoms is too small so that an electron transfer to form ions will not occur.

Number of bonds for a neutral atom = (Number of electrons in the complete valence shell i.e. 2 or 8 electrons) - (Number of valence electrons of the atom)

Number of bonds for chlorine = (Number of electrons in the complete valence shell i.e. 2 or 8 electrons) - (Number of valence electrons of the carbon)

which means,

Number of bonds for chlorine atom = 8 - 7

Number of bonds for chlorine atom = 1

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