Asked by Lauren Barish on Apr 27, 2024

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Many organic compounds have numerous C-H bonds. What is the average difference in electronegativity in one of them?

A) 4.5
B) 2.5
C) 2.1
D) 0.4

Organic Compounds

Chemical compounds that contain carbon and are found in living organisms, often forming the basis of chemistry related to life.

C-H Bond(s)

The chemical bond between a carbon atom and a hydrogen atom, fundamental to the structure of all organic molecules.

Electronegativity Difference

A measure of the ability of an atom in a molecule to attract electrons to itself compared to another atom.

  • Identify the distinctions among types of covalent bonds through electronegativity disparities.
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Jackson HallmanApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The average difference in electronegativity between carbon and hydrogen is approximately 0.4, with carbon having an electronegativity of about 2.5 and hydrogen about 2.1 on the Pauling scale.