Question

Refer to the given Venn diagram and select the correct option regarding X and Y.

• A. X: ${Cl}_2$ and Y: $HCl$
• B. X:$O_2$ and Y: $N_2$
• C. X: $HCl$ and Y: $N_2$
• D. X: ${Cl}_2$ and Y: $O_2$

Answer 1

The correct option is C X: $HCl$ and Y: $N_2$

X is a polar covalent molecule, while Y is a covalent molecule having triple bond.
HCl is a polar covalent molecule because H and Cl have electronegativity difference.
$N_2$ has sharing of six electrons between the N atoms, so it has a triple bond. X is HCl and Y is $N_2$.


So, the correct answer is option C.