Use the Following Electronegativity Values to Answer the Question

question 136

Multiple Choice

Use the following electronegativity values to answer the question:
C 2.5 Cl 3.2
H 2.2 N 3.0
O 3.4
This molecule shows the smallest number of lone pairs in its Lewis structure.

• A) CH₃CHO
• B) CO₂
• C) CH₃Cl
• D) C₂H₆
• E) none of these

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