Chemistry
WAEC 2018
The bonding pair of electrons in a Hydrogen Chloride molecule is pulled towards the chlorine atom because
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A.
chlorine has a larger atomic size
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B.
chlorine has a larger atomic mass
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C.
chlorine is more electronegative
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D.
there is no bonding orbitals within the hydrogen atom
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
The chlorine atom is much more electronegative than the hydrogen atom, which makes this bond polar.
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