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Choose the covalent compounds from the following choices Br2 MgS SO2 KF

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Types of Bonds can be predicted by calculating the difference in electronegativity.

If, Electronegativity difference is,

Less than 0.4 then it is Non Polar Covalent Bond

Between 0.4 and 1.7 then it is Polar Covalent Bond

Greater than 1.7 then it is Ionic

For Br₂;

E.N of Bromine = 2.96

E.N of Bromine = 2.96

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E.N Difference 0.00 (Non Polar Covalent Bond)


For MgS;

E.N of Sulfur = 2.58

E.N of Magnesium = 1.31

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E.N Difference 1.27 (Ionic Bond)


For SO;

E.N of Oxygen = 3.44

E.N of Sulfur = 2.58

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E.N Difference 0.86 (Polar Covalent Bond)


For KF;

E.N of Fluorine = 3.98

E.N of Potassium = 0.82

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E.N Difference 3.16 (Ionic Bond)

Result: The Bonds in Br₂ and SO₂ are Covalent in Nature.

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