which of these bonds is most polar and which?????

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which of these bonds is most polar and which?????

is least: S-O, CL-CL, or CL-O????????
justify ur arrangement.

2006-12-18 05:27:00 · 3 answers · asked by Hally berry 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Pauling Electronegativity values of the elements:
S=2.58, O=3.44, Cl=3.16
Justify greatest polarity on basis of greatest electronegativity difference
e.neg difference
S-O, 3.44-2.58=0.86
Cl-O, 3.44-3.16=0.28
Cl-Cl =0

2006-12-18 05:38:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

I would guess that the S-O would be the most polar.

2006-12-18 05:30:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋

you should do your own homework, miss cheater. Is this a test? cheater

2006-12-18 05:35:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋