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What is the electro negativity difference for CO ?

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Answer:

1.0

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The electronegativity of carbon is about 2.5 , and that of oxygen is about 3.5 , and naturally, (3.5−2.5=1.0)>0 . So, the electronegativity difference is greater for a C−O single bond than a F−F single bond.

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