Using Periodic Trends,place the Following Bonds in Order of Increasing

question 42

Multiple Choice

Using periodic trends,place the following bonds in order of increasing ionic character. Si-P Si-Cl Si-S

• A) Si-P < Si-Cl < Si-S
• B) Si-P < Si-S < Si-Cl
• C) Si-S < Si-Cl < Si-P
• D) Si-Cl < Si-P < Si-S
• E) Si-Cl < Si-S < Si-P

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