Chapter 12, Problem 57E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the bond $\text{F}-\text{Si}$ or $\text{O}-\text{P}$ is more polar is to be predicted.

Concept Introduction:

Electronegativity is defined as the tendency of an element to attract shared pair of electron. Pauling scale is used to determine the electronegativity of an element. Fluorine is the most electronegative element of the periodic table.