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

Options

A. If both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct and `(R )` is the correct explanation of `(A)`
B. If both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct and `(R )` is the correct explanation of `(A)`
C. If `(A)` is correct but `(R )` is incorrect
D. If `(A)` is incorrect but `(R )` is correct

Answer

A

Explanation

Due to `EN` differences of the atoms the bond becomes polar `A^(+delta) -B^(-delta)` .