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4 years ago

Why are the electrons in a bond between carbon and oxygen, C-O, closer to the oxygen atom than the carbon atom?

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Inga [223]4 years ago

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Answer:

Because electronegativity of Oxygen is higher than electronegativity of Carbon.

Explanation:

The electrons in a bond between carbon and oxygen, C-O, closer to the oxygen atom than the carbon atom because electronegativity of Oxygen is higher than electronegativity of Carbon.

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