In the C-X bond, the carbon atom carries
AA partial negative charge
BA partial positive charge
CA full negative charge
DA full positive charge
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. A partial positive charge
Because X pulls electron density, carbon develops a small positive charge and X a small negative one.
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