Which type of bond is present when the electrons shared by the atoms spend a greater amount of time closer to one nucleus than the other nucleus of the pair?
A
Polar covalent bond
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B
Hydrogen bond
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C
Covalent bond
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D
Ionic bond
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Solution
The correct option is A Polar covalent bond Electrons get attracted more towards one atom because of electronegativity difference. Polar covalent bond is formed when shared electrons spend greater amount of time closer to one nucleus than the other.