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The bonding pair of electrons in a Hydrogen Chloride molecule is pulled towards the ...

The bonding pair of electrons in a Hydrogen Chloride molecule is pulled towards the chlorine atom because
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  • 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
Explanation:
The chlorine atom is much more electronegative than the hydrogen atom, which makes this bond polar.

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