The partial charge on F in the molecule ClF is ____ EN_Cl= 3.16 EN_F = 3.98

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The electronegativity (EN) difference between Cl (3.16) and F (3.98) is 0.82. Since F is more electronegative, it will attract the shared electron pair more strongly, resulting in a partial negative charge on F. However, the charge will not be a full -1 as in ionic bonds but a fraction of it. The exact value isn't given, but -0.11 is a reasonable estimate for a partial charge in such a context, indicating a slight negative character but not a full charge.

The Partial Charge on F in the Molecule ClF Is