The Electronegativity Is 2

question 39

Multiple Choice

The electronegativity is 2.1 for H and 1.9 for Pb.Based on these electronegativities,PbH₄ would be expected to:

• A)be ionic and contain H^- ions
• B)be ionic and contain H⁺ ions
• C)have polar covalent bonds with a partial negative charge on the H atoms
• D)have polar covalent bonds with a partial positive charge on the H atoms