Which bond from each set has the greatest bond energy and why?. A.) N-O or N-F. B.) B-F or B-Cl. C.) B-C or O-F. D.) C-O or C=O. E.) P-Br or P-Cl

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24 October, 20:22

Which bond from each set has the greatest bond energy and why?. A.) N-O or N-F. B.) B-F or B-Cl. C.) B-C or O-F. D.) C-O or C=O. E.) P-Br or P-Cl

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Eliza Sanders · Answer 1

A) N-F becasue F ismore electronegative so the covalent bond is stronger

B) B-Cl because Cl is a smaller atom than Br so the covalent bond is stronger

C) O-F because the atoms are more electronegative so the bond is stronger.

D) C=O because the double bond is stronger than the single bond.

E) P-Cl because Cl is smaller than Br so the electrostatic force of attraction between the positive nucleus and the bonding electrons is stronger, thus the covalent bond is stronger