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Assertion : The atoms in a covalent m...

Assertion : The atoms in a covalent molecule are said to share electrons, yet some covalent molecule are polar.
Reason :In a polar covalent molecule , the shared electron spend more time on the average near one of the atoms .

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is a true explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

if assertion is false but reason is true.

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The correct Answer is:
a

Polarity in conalent bond developed due to shifting of electron toward one of the bonded atoms .
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