Look at the Bond Energies O-H,N-H,and P-H in the Table

question 4

Multiple Choice

Look at the bond energies O-H,N-H,and P-H in the table below.O-H is the hardest bond to break because it has the

• A) greatest difference in relative affinities of the two atoms for electrons.
• B) smallest difference in relative affinities of the two atoms for electrons.
• C) smallest difference in atomic size.
• D) largest difference in atomic size.

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