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What is the chemical formula for table salt?

  1. NaCl2

  2. NaCl

  3. Na2Cl

  4. Na2Cl2

The correct answer is: NaCl

Table salt, also known as sodium chloride, is represented by the chemical formula NaCl. Both options A and D incorrectly include an extra atom of chlorine, while option C incorrectly includes two atoms of sodium. Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect.