Question

For each of the bonds listed, tell which atom is more negatively charged a. C--H b. C--N c. C--S d. C--O

Answer 1

Explanation:

The atom is considered to be more electronegative , when it has the tendency to get a slight negative i.e. , delta negative charge on it , and the other atom gets a delta positive charge .

In the periodic table ,

As we go left to right in the periodic table , the electronegativity increases ,

and

As we go top to bottom , the electronegativity decreases .

Hence , from the option given in the question ,

a. C--H , the electronegativity of both the atom is almost the same , but looking at the treads of the periodic table , Carbon is more electronegative than hydrogen .

b. C--N ,  the electronegativity of both the atom is almost the same , but looking at the treads of the periodic table , nitrogen is more electronegative than Carbon .

c. C--S , the electronegativity of both the atom is almost the same , but looking at the treads of the periodic table , sulfur is more electronegative than Carbon .

d. C--O , the electronegativity of both the atom is almost the same , but looking at the treads of the periodic table , oxygen is more electronegative than Carbon .