Chemistry WAEC

The bonding pair of electrons in a Hydrogen Chloride molecule is pulled towards the chlorine atom because?

A. chlorine has a larger atomic size
B. chlorine has a larger atomic mass
C. chlorine is more electronegative
D. there is no bonding orbitals within the hydrogen atom

Correct Answer: Option C

C. chlorine is more electronegative

Explanation

The chlorine atom is much more electronegative than the hydrogen atom, which makes this bond polar.

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