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why is the SiSi bond in Cl3SiSiCl3 covalent?

why is the SiSi bond in Cl3SiSiCl3 covalent?
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The two Si atoms are identical. They are bonded to each other and each is bonded to three other Cl atoms. So, the bond between them is purely covalent.

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