VSEPR and Bond Hybridization

AP Chemistry· difficulty 2/5

The H-F bond is shown with partial-charge labels (delta+ on H, delta- on F) and an arrow indicating the bond dipole moment pointing from H to F.

H F δ+ δ- dipole moment

The arrow shows the dipole pointing toward F. This indicates that:

  • A

    There is no charge separation

  • B

    Hydrogen has higher electronegativity

  • C

    Fluorine has higher electronegativity than hydrogen

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  • D

    The bond is purely ionic

Explanation

The dipole arrow points from positive to negative; F has greater electronegativity, pulling shared electrons toward itself.

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