Carbonyl Dihalides (COX₂ with X = I, Cl, or Br)

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Essay

Carbonyl dihalides (COX₂ with X = I, Cl, or Br) are irritants and can cause blistering of tissue.Their reactivity with tissue is influenced by their polarity.Place these compounds, as well as COH_2, in order of decreasing polarity and explain your reasoning.H, Cl, Br, and I have electronegativity values of 2.1, 3.0, 2.8, and 2.5, respectively.

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