Question

Identify the bonds present in $\mathrm{HClO}$.

• A. Polar covalent bond
• B. Non-polar covalent bond
• C. Dative bond
• D. Both (a) and (c)

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Polar covalent bond

Explanation for the correct option:

• The structure of $\mathrm{HClO}$ is as follows.

$\mathrm{H}-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{Cl}$

• It is known as Hypochlorous acid.
• Here the difference between the electronegativity between hydrogen ($\mathrm{H}$) and oxygen ($\mathrm{O}$) is quite high.
• So, the $\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{H}$ bond is polar.
• A similar thing happens for $\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{Cl}$.
• Thus, the compound has polar covalent bonds.

Hence, the correct option is (A).