Question

Which of the following covalent bonds is the most polar?

Select one:
оа. Н-Н
O b. H-N
O c. H-C
O d. H-O

Answer 1

D.) H-O

Step-by-step explanation:

Polarity is determined based on the difference in electronegativity of the atoms. The greater the difference, the more polar the bond. The general trend is that the atoms in the top-right corner of the periodic table are the most electronegative.

A.) is incorrect because H-H has no electronegativity difference, making it nonpolar.

B.) and C.) are incorrect because their electronegativity differences are not the greatest.

D.) is correct because the electronegativity difference between the H and O is the greatest.