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What happens to electron density in a covalent bond between atoms of different electronegativity?

Options

  1. AIt remains evenly distributed.
  2. BIt shifts towards the less electronegative atom.
  3. CIt shifts towards the more electronegative atom.
  4. DIt becomes zero.

Correct answer

C. It shifts towards the more electronegative atom.

Step-by-step solution

When a covalent bond is formed between atoms of different electronegativity, the electron density shifts towards the more electronegative atom.

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