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AP Chemistry· difficulty 2/5

Pauling EN values H 2.1 C 2.5 N 3.0 O 3.5 F 4.0 Na 0.9

Which bond is the most polar covalent?

  • A

    H-F

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  • B

    Na-F (ionic, not covalent)

  • C

    C-N

  • D

    C-H

Explanation

H-F has the largest EN difference (1.9) among the listed covalent options, just below the typical ionic threshold; the answer asks for most polar covalent.

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