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The covalent compound HCl has the polar...

The covalent compound HCl has the polar character because

A

The electronegativity of hydrogen is greater than that of chlorine

B

The electronegativity of chlorine is greater than that of hydrogen

C

The electronegativity of hydrogen is equal to that of chlorine

D

Hydrogen and chlorine are gaseous

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