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

question 62

Multiple Choice

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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