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Chapter 7, Problem 7.36PAE
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
Which combination of diatomic molecule (different halogen atoms) will be the least and the most polar.
Concept Introduction:
Most Polar bond: The greater the difference in electronegativity, the more polar is the bond.
Least Polar bond: The lesser the difference in electronegativity, the lesser is the polarity of
the bond.
The electro-negativity of halogen atoms are as under:
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4.0 |
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3.0 |
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2.8 |
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2.5 |
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