alleryWhat creates polarity in a covalent bond?
ATransfer of both nuclei
BEqual sharing of protons
CUnequal sharing of electrons
DEqual charges on both atoms
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Unequal sharing of electrons
Different electronegativities shift shared electrons toward one atom and create charge imbalance.
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