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Chemical Bonding: Electronegativity MCQ

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ElectronegativityMediumQuestion 600311

Question

Bond polarity is highest in:
  1. A
    H−F
    Correct
  2. B
    H−Cl
  3. C
    H−Br
  4. D
    H−I

Correct answer

H−F

Explanation

H−F has the highest polarity because fluorine has the highest electronegativity (4.0 on Pauling scale), creating the greatest electronegativity difference.

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