Q. An example of a polar covalent compound is

A) KCl
B) NaCl
C) $CCl_{4}$
D) HCl
Explanation

(d)
Covalent union between two unlike atoms gives rise to the formation of a polar covalent bond in which shared pair of electron shifted towards more electronegative atom. This gives rise to equal but opposite partial charges on two ends. HCl shows polar covalent bond.

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