Which Statement A-D Regarding Electronegativity Is Not Correct

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which statement A-D regarding electronegativity is not correct?

• A)Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons in a molecule.
• B)If the electronegativity difference is sufficiently large, then an ionic bond is formed.
• C)All bonds are polar except those between the same atoms (e.g., CO vs.O₂).
• D)Pauling assigned electronegativity values to atoms based on their ionization energies and electron affinities.
• E)Statements A-D are all correct.

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