Chemistry: Atoms First (2nd Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1305079248
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-924-3

Chapter 3 - ChemWork Problems - Page 150i: 142

Answer

Ranking the bonds from least polar to most polar: O-F < P-Cl < P-F

Work Step by Step

The polarity of a bond depends on the electronegativity difference between the two atoms involved. The greater the electronegativity difference, the more polar the bond. Let's calculate $\Delta E$ in each case: P-Cl: $|3.16-2.19|=0.97$ P-F: $|3.98-2.19|=1.79$ O-F $|3.98-3.44|=0.54$ Si-F $|3.98-1.90|=2.08$ Now let's order from least polar to most polar: O-F < P-Cl < P-F
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