Which of the following best describes the carbon-chlorine bond of an alkyl chloride?

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The carbon-chlorine bond in an alkyl chloride is polar; the chlorine atom is more electronegative than the carbon atom, so it attracts the shared electrons towards itself and becomes slightly negative (δ-). The carbon atom, in turn, becomes slightly positive (δ+), resulting in a dipole moment. Thus, option B is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because there is a dipole present due to the polarity of the bond. Option C is incorrect because the partial charges are reversed. Option D is incorrect because an ionic bond results from the complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another. Option E is incorrect because one of the options is correct.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Carbon-Chlorine Bond of an Alkyl