Charge distribution in iodine monochloride is best represented as

Options

A. `I^(-) Cl^(+)`
B. `I^(delta)+C^(delta-)`
C. `I^(+) Cl^(-)`
D. `I^(delta-) Cl^(delta-)`

Answer

C

Explanation

Cl is more electronegative than I atom, therefore, Cl atom attains slight negatives charge and I atom acquires slight positive charge.