The electronegativity difference between C and O is ____ and therefore the C-O bond is a(n)____ bond.
A) 1.0; nonpolar covalent
B) 6.0; polar covalent
C) (-1.0; ionic)
D) 6.0; nonpolar covalent
E) 1.0; polar covalent

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The electronegativity difference between carbon (C) and oxygen (O) is approximately 1.0, which makes the C-O bond a polar covalent bond.

The Electronegativity Difference Between C and O Is ____ and Therefore