When One of the Atoms Involved in a Covalent Bond

question 29

Multiple Choice

When one of the atoms involved in a covalent bond has a much higher electronegativity than the other atom, what type of bond results?

• A) a polar covalent bond
• B) a nonpolar covalent bond
• C) a double bond
• D) a hydrogen bond

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