Which of the following is the correct representation of the molecule of a polar covalent compound?

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Solution

The correct option is C
In HCl, chlorine is more electronegative than hydrogen, that is why the shared electrons are shifted more towards the chlorine atom generating polarity between these two atoms. Hence, (c) is the correct answer.

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