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In a polar covalent bond, the more electronegative atom carries
AA partial positive charge
BA full negative charge
CA full positive charge
DA partial negative charge
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. A partial negative charge
The shared electron cloud is pulled towards the more electronegative atom, giving it a fractional negative charge, delta minus.
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