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Why does HCl ionize in solution if they are covalently bonded?

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a

 It does not ionise

 

b

 They are not covalently bonded.

 

c

   None

d

 Many bonds can be covalent in one situation and ionic in other.

 

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Many bonds can be covalent in one situation and ionic in another. Hydrogen chloride, HCl, is a gas in which the hydrogen and chlorine are covalently bound, but if HCl is bubbled into the water, it ionizes completely to give the H+ and Cl− of a hydrochloric acid solution.

 

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Why does HCl ionize in solution if they are covalently bonded?