Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 17
Question: The covalent compound $ HCl $ has the ionic character as [EAMCET 1980]
Options:
A) The electronegativity of hydrogen is greater than that of chlorine
B) The electronegativity of hydrogen is equal to that of chlorine
C) The electronegativity of chlorine is greater than that of hydrogen
D) Hydrogen and chlorine are gases
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
HCl has ionic character yet it has covalent compound because electronegativity of chlorine is greater than that of hydrogen.
