Element a Has an Electronegativity of 0

question 1

Multiple Choice

Element A has an electronegativity of 0.8 and element B has an electronegativity of 2.0. Which statement best describes the bonding in A₃B?

• A)The AB bond is largely covalent with a δ⁻ on A.
• B)The AB bond is largely covalent with a δ ⁺ on A.
• C)The compound is largely ionic with no polar bonds.
• D)The compound is largely covalent with no polar bonds.
• E)There is insufficient information.

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