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Using the electronegativity values in the chart below, which bond is the most polar?

Using the electronegativity values in the chart below, which bond is the most polar-example-1
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Answer:

C-O

Step-by-step explanation:

you have to check the all four bonds and find out their electronegativity difference. Whichever has the largest difference, is your answer.

  1. N-O = 3.04 - 3.44 = -0.4
  2. Cl-Cl = 3.16 -3.16 = 0
  3. C-O = 3.44 - 2.55 = 0.89
  4. C-H = 2.55 - 2.20= 0.35

Now check the differences, the largest electronegativity differences means the most polar bond

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