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What is the result of electron density shifting towards the more electronegative atom in a covalent bond?
ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryNEET
Options:
  • A The bond becomes nonpolar.
  • B The bond becomes polar.
  • C The bond breaks.
  • D The bond gains an extra electron.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: The bond becomes polar.
The shift of electron density towards the more electronegative atom results in a polar covalent bond.

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