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Question
Complete the following:
When the nuclei of two different reacting atoms are of ______ mass, then a bond so formed is called ______ covalent bond. (equal, unequal, polar, non-polar)
Solution
When the nuclei of two different reacting atoms are of unequal mass, then a bond so formed is called polar covalent band.
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