Question

Which of the following best describes the valence electrons in a polar

covalent bond?
O
A. The electrons are transferred to the atom with the higher
electronegativity.
B. The electrons are closer to the atom with the lower
electronegativity.
C. The electrons are closer to the atom with the higher
electronegativity.
O
D. The electrons are shared equally between the two atoms.

Answer 1

C. The electrons are closer to the atom with the higher

electronegativity.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a covalent bond, the electrons are shared equally when the atoms involved have the same electronegativity. However, when there are differences of electronegativity between those atoms, the electrons preferred are closer to the atom with the higher electronegativity.