Question

HCL is considered a polar covalent compound ..why ?

Answer 1

Becoz mu resultant is not zero. Hope it helps.

Answer 2

The covalent bond between two atoms with different electronegativities is called a polar covalent bond. Due to different electronegativities, the less electronegative atom acquires a partial positive charge and more electronegative atom acquires a partial negative charge and thus the compound becomes polar. Example:HCl. Hydrogen and chlorine are bonded by a covalent bond. Hydrogen is less electronegtive than chlorine, so it acquires a positive charge while chlorine acquires a negative charge.