The bonding pair of electrons in a hydrogen chloride molecule is pulled towards the chlorine atom because
A.
chlorine has a larger atomic size
B.
chlorine has a larger atomic mass
C.
chlorine is more electronegative
D.
there is no bonding orbitals within the hydrogen atom
Answer: C
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