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CHM 102 Introductory Reaction Mechanism and Kinetics Objective Question
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In a polar covalent bond like H-Cl, where is the electron cloud displaced?
Options
A Equally between hydrogen and chlorine
B Toward hydrogen
C Toward chlorine (more electronegative)
Correct Answer
D Randomly
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Chlorine is more electronegative than hydrogen, so the electron cloud is displaced toward chlorine, creating a partial negative charge on Cl and partial positive on H.

Hint

Electronegativity difference.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Introductory Reaction Mechanism and Kinetics
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 477 of 1999
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