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)Se-Cl
B)C-Cl
C)B-Cl
D)cannot determine from the information provided

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The polarity of a bond is determined by the difference in electronegativity between the two atoms. The B-Cl bond has the largest difference in electronegativity (3.2 - 1.8 = 1.4), making it the most polar.

Consider the Following Electronegativity Values: Boron (B) = 1