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Assertion (A): The covalent HCI molecule...

Assertion (A): The covalent HCI molecule is polar in nature. Reason (B): Because the electronegativity of hydrogen is less (2.1eV) than that of chlorine (3.0eV).

A

Both A and-B are incorrect.

B

A is correct and B is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is incorrect and B is correct, but not related to A.

D

Both A and B are correct, and B is the correct explanation of A.

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