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In which compound does the bond between the atoms have the least ionic character? 1. hf 2. hcl 3. hbr 4. hi?

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Answer:

HI

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User Ashok Chandrapal
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HI because the degree of iconic character can be determined based on differences in electronegativity which for HI is .5. Also, Hydrogen Iodide is made up of Hydrogen Halide and a Diatomic Molecule, both of which are non-metals. HF is 1.9, HCL is .9, and HBR is .7; hence HI being the correct answer.
User Pandurang Patil
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