In which of the following molecules does oxygen have a partial positive charge ($\delta$+)?

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In the molecule OF₂, oxygen is bonded to a more electronegative fluorine atom, causing oxygen to have a partial positive charge. In option A, oxygen is bonded to sulfur which is less electronegative than oxygen, so oxygen has a partial negative charge. In option C, oxygen is not bonded to any more electronegative atom, so it does not have a partial positive charge. In option D, oxygen is bonded to magnesium, which is less electronegative than oxygen, so oxygen has a partial negative charge. Therefore, the correct answer is option B only.

In Which of the Following Molecules Does Oxygen Have a Partial