Chapter 8, Problem 104E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: An explanation corresponding to the fact that $\text{CO}$ has a less polar bond than expected on the basis of electro negativity is to be stated by using formal charge concept.

Concept introduction: In every molecule the net charge is the sum of all the formal charges present on each atom in the molecule. Formal charge is the charge experienced by an individual atom in the molecule. Polarity of bonds present in $\text{CO}$ is expressed with the help of Lewis structures of the compound.

To determine: An explanation corresponding the fact that $\text{CO}$ has a less polar bond than expected on the basis of electro negativity by using formal charge concept.