Question

Which of the following options correctly represents the bond formed between hydrogen and chlorine in $HCl$?

• A. Complete transfer of electrons from Hydrogen to Chlorine.
• B. Transfer of one electron from Chlorine to Hydrogen.
• C. Sharing of electrons.
• D. Electrovalent bonding.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Sharing of electrons.

A covalent bond is formed between hydrogen and chlorine. Each atom shares an electron. Post bond formation, the chlorine atom has a complete octet and thus attains a stable electronic configuration. On the other hand, the hydrogen atom get a complete K shell with 2 electrons.