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39 Which formula represents a molecule with the most polar bond?(1) CO (3) HI
(2) NO (4) HCl

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Which formula represents a molecule with the most polar bond? (1) CO (3) HI (2) NO (4) HCl

The formula that represents a molecule with the most polar bond is the HCl, hydrochloric acid. The answer is number 4.

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Answer: (1) CO

Explanation: A molecule is said to be polar when it has atoms with different electronegativities. The more is the difference in electronegativity, the more polar is the bond.

Electronegativity of carbon and oxygen are 2.5 and 3.5 respectively. Thus difference is (3.5-2.5)=1.0.

Electronegativity of hydrogen and Iodine are 2.1 and 2.7 respectively. Thus difference is (2.7-2.1)=0.6.

Electronegativity of nitrogen and oxygen are 3.0 and 3.5 respectively. Thus difference is (3.5-3.0)=0.5.

Electronegativity of hydrogen and chlorine are 2.1 and 3.0 respectively. Thus difference is (3.0-2.1)=0.9.

Thus as the highest difference of electronegativity is among carbon and oxygen, CO is the most polar.


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