Chemistry-Covalent Bond
NEET Chemistry Covalent Bond MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which of the following statements about covalent bonds is correct?
A
A polar covalent bond results from unequal sharing of electrons due to differing electronegativities.
B
Covalent bonds are always stronger than hydrogen bonds regardless of the atoms involved.
C
Nonpolar covalent bonds always involve highly electronegative elements.
D
Bond angles cannot provide information about the shape of a molecule.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
A polar covalent bond occurs when electrons are shared unequally between atoms of different electronegativities, as seen in compounds like HF. This is supported by the explanation of polar covalent bonds in the NCERT context.
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