Q96 / 270 · NDA 2016 (Phase 2) · General Ability

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Correct answer
A
Covalent bonds are directional
B
Ionic bonds are directional
C
Both covalent and ionic bonds are directional
D
Both covalent and ionic bonds are non-directional

Solution

Covalent bonds being directional is that atoms bonded covalently prefer specific orientations in space relative to one another. As a result, molecules in which atoms are bonded covalently have definite shapes.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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