Asked by Jayda Boateng on Sep 30, 2024
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Many organic compounds have numerous C-H bonds. What is the average difference in electronegativity in one of them?
A) 4.5
B) 2.5
C) 2.1
D) 0.4
Electronegativity Difference
A measure of the difference in electronegativity between two atoms in a bond, influencing the bond's polarity.
C-H Bonds
Chemical bonds between carbon (C) and hydrogen (H) atoms, forming the backbone structure of organic molecules.
- Identify the distinctions among polar covalent, nonpolar covalent, and ionic chemical bonds.
Verified Answer
JI
Jebran Inzunzaabout 2 hours ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The average difference in electronegativity between carbon and hydrogen is approximately 0.4, with carbon having an electronegativity of about 2.5 and hydrogen about 2.1 on the Pauling scale.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the distinctions among polar covalent, nonpolar covalent, and ionic chemical bonds.