Which Element Will Act as the Negative Pole in Each

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which element will act as the negative pole in each of the following bonds:

• A)F in O-F and O in O-Cl
• B)O in O-F and O in O-Cl
• C)F in O-F and Cl in O-Cl
• D)O in O-F and Cl in O-Cl
• E)O, F, and Cl are all highly electronegative so there will be neither a positive nor a negative pole.

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