Question

1. which of the following molecules would have the most polar bond?

br - cl
h - o
br - f
h - cl

Explanation:

Step1: Recall electronegativity concept

The polarity of a bond depends on the electronegativity difference between the two atoms in the bond. The greater the electronegativity difference ($\Delta \chi$), the more polar the bond.

Step2: List electronegativity values

Electronegativity values from the Pauling scale: $\chi_H = 2.20$, $\chi_{Cl}=3.16$, $\chi_O = 3.44$, $\chi_{Br}=2.96$, $\chi_F = 4.00$.

Step3: Calculate electronegativity differences

For $Br - Cl$: $\Delta\chi_{Br - Cl}=|3.16 - 2.96|= 0.2$.
For $H - O$: $\Delta\chi_{H - O}=|3.44 - 2.20| = 1.24$.
For $Br - F$: $\Delta\chi_{Br - F}=|4.00 - 2.96|=1.04$.
For $H - Cl$: $\Delta\chi_{H - Cl}=|3.16 - 2.20| = 0.96$.

Answer:

H-O