Which ion has a higher electronegativity in the HCl molecule?

H^{+}

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C l^{-}

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Both are equally electronegative.

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Both are equally electropositive.

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Solution

The correct option is B $C l^{-}$
$C l^{-}$ has higher electronegativity in comparison to $H^{+}$

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