Consider the following electronegativity values: Boron (B)= 1.8
Carbon (C)= 2.5
Chlorine (Cl)= 3.2
Selenium (Se)= 2.6
Which of the following bonds is the most polar?
A)B-Cl
B)C-Cl
C)Se-Cl
D)It cannot be determined from the information provided.

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The polarity of a bond is determined by the difference in electronegativity between the two atoms involved. The greater the difference, the more polar the bond. Here, the difference in electronegativity between Boron (B) and Chlorine (Cl) is the greatest (3.2 - 1.8 = 1.4), making the B-Cl bond the most polar among the options provided.

Consider the Following Electronegativity Values: Boron (B)= 1.8