Element X has an electronegativity of 2.0, and element Y has an electronegativity of 3.0. In the molecule X3Y, the central atom Y does not have any lone pair of electrons. Which statement best describes the bonding in X3Y?   A. The XY bonds are polar covalent with a slight negative charge (-) on X B. The XY bonds are polar covalent with a slight negative charge (-) on Y C. XY3 has a trigonal pyramid shape, and it is a polar molecule. D. XY3 is an ionic substance.

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Element X has an electronegativity of 2.0, and element Y has an electronegativity of 3.0. In the molecule X3Y, the central atom Y does not have any lone pair of electrons. Which statement best describes the bonding in X3Y?

 

A. The XY bonds are polar covalent with a slight negative charge (-) on X
B. The XY bonds are polar covalent with a slight negative charge (-) on Y
C. XY3 has a trigonal pyramid shape, and it is a polar molecule.
D. XY3 is an ionic substance.

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