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In an HCl molecule, the ___ atom carries a partial negative charge because it is more electronegative.
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A Hydrogen
B Chlorine
C Both atoms
D Neither atom
Explanation

Chlorine attracts the shared electron pair more strongly, so it becomes partially negative.

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