Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 98

Question: Which of the following is a polar compound [Pb. CET 2000]

Options:

A) $ HCl $

B) $ H_2Se $

C) $ CH_4 $

D) $ HI $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Higher is the difference in electronegativity of two covalently bonded atoms, higher is the polarity. In HCl there is high difference in the electronegativity of H and Cl atom so it is a polar compound.



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