Which one of the following is most likely to be a covalent compound A) CsOH B) NF₃ C) Sr(NO₃)₂ D) CaO E) LiF

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Covalent compounds typically form between nonmetals and have molecular formulas. Option B is a long, complex string of letters and numbers that is likely a molecular formula for a covalent compound. The other options include metal cations (Cs, Sr, Ca) and/or anions (OH, NO, S) and are more likely to form ionic compounds. LiF is also ionic as it includes a metal cation and nonmetal anion.

Which One of the Following Is Most Likely to Be