11/10/07

Bond Polarity

Q.
which of these bonds is most polar and which is least: S-O, Cl-Cl or Cl-O?Justify your answer.
A.
Look up the electronegativity values for sulfur, chlorine, and oxygen. The bond with the biggest *difference* in electronegativity values is the most polar.
Electronegativity Table

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