Chapter 9: Q9.86CP (page 376)
Which of the bonds in Problem 9.84 is the most polar?
Short Answer
The N-S bond is the most polar bond.
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Chapter 9: Q9.86CP (page 376)
Which of the bonds in Problem 9.84 is the most polar?
The N-S bond is the most polar bond.
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(a) 590 kJ/mol (sum of the values given)
(b) 104 kJ/mol (difference of the values given)
(c) 295 kJ/mol (average of the values given)
(d) 339 kJ/mol (greater than the average of the values given)
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