Arrange the following bonds in order of increasing bond polarity.
A)C–O

Name: Arrange the following bonds in order of increasing bond polarity. A)C–O < P–O < Cl–O B)Cl–O < C–O < P–O C)P–O < Cl–O < C–O D)C–O < Cl–O < P–O
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Arrange the following bonds in order of increasing bond polarity.
A)C–O < P–O < Cl–O
B)Cl–O < C–O < P–O
C)P–O < Cl–O < C–O
D)C–O < Cl–O < P–O

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bond polarity is determined by the difference in electronegativity between the two atoms. Phosphorus and oxygen have the largest difference, followed by carbon and oxygen, and chlorine and oxygen have the smallest difference.

Arrange the Following Bonds in Order of Increasing Bond Polarity