A covalent bond is likely to be polar if ________.

a. the 2 atoms sharing electrons are equally electronegative
b. one of the atoms sharing electrons is much more electronegative
c. it is between atoms that are both very strong electron acceptors
d. The 2 atoms sharing electrons are of the same element.


Answer: one of the atoms sharing electrons is much more electronegative than the other

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