Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 6 - Covalent Bonding - Questions for Review and Thought - General Questions - Page 283d: 74c

Answer

The carbon-nitrogen bond is the most polar.

Work Step by Step

This bond is the most polar since it has the larger difference in electronegativity, even though the elements are right next to each other on the periodic table. The negative end of the bond is the Nitrogen, for it has the higher electronegativity and thus hogs the electrons more.
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