Which of the following statements is True for the covalent molecule HCl?
A) Chlorine is more electronegative and the shared electron pair is likely to be found on the hydrogen atom.
B) Chlorine is more electronegative and the shared electron pair is likely to be found on the chlorine atom.
C) Hydrogen is more electronegative and the shared electron pair is likely to be found on the hydrogen atom.
D) Hydrogen is more electronegative and the shared electron pair is likely to be found on the chlorine atom.
E) none of the above
Answer: B