The Bond in Which of the Following Pairs of Atoms

question 56

Multiple Choice

The bond in which of the following pairs of atoms would be the least polar (i.e., lowest percent ionic character) ?

• A)C - Cl
• B)C - C
• C)C - H
• D)O - C
• E)N - C

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