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What happens to electron density in a covalent bond between atoms of different electronegativity?
ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryNEET
Options:
  • A It remains evenly distributed.
  • B It shifts towards the less electronegative atom.
  • C It shifts towards the more electronegative atom.
  • D It becomes zero.
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The correct answer is: It shifts towards the more electronegative atom.
When a covalent bond is formed between atoms of different electronegativity, the electron density shifts towards the more electronegative atom.

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