Q. 6.65 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Which electronegativity difference (a, b, or c) would you expect for a nonpolar covalent bond?

(a) from $0.0$ to $0.4$

(b) from $0.5$ to $1.8$

(c) from $1.9$ to $3.3$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Electronegativity difference from $0.0 to 0.4$ has non polar covalent bond. Option (a) is correct.

Step 1: Given Information

We are given three options with different electronegativity. we need to find which will form non polar covalent bond.

(a) from $0.0$ to $0.4$

(b) from $0.5$ to $1.8$ 

(c) from $1.9$ to $3.3$

Step 2: Explanation

When electronegativity difference is between $0.0 and 0.4$, the electrons are  considered to be shared equally leading to formation of non polar covalent bond.

Option (a) satisfies condition for formation of non polar covalent bond. 

Hence, option (a) is correct option.