A covalent bond is likely to be polar if __________.

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the two atoms sharing electrons are of the same element

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it is between two atoms that are both very strong electron acceptors

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it is between two atoms that are both very strong electron donors

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the two atoms sharing electrons are equally electronegative

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one of the atoms sharing electrons is much more electronegative

Answer 1

A covalent bond is likely to be polar if one of the atoms sharing electrons is much more electronegative.

Polar covalent bonds occur when there is a significant difference in electronegativity between the two atoms, leading to an unequal sharing of electrons.