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.
