Question

what is the electronegativity difference of C - 0?

(a) 0
(b) 0.5
(c) 1.0
(d) 1.6​

Answer 1

Answer:

electronegativity of carbon is 2.55 and electronegativity of oxygen is 3.44.

Explanation:

Electronegativity difference of C - O is 0.89

Answer 2

The electronegativity difference of C-O is 1.0.

• The electronegativity of a species is defined as the ability of the species to attract the shared electrons of a covalent bond.
• The electron negativity of C is 2.5.
• The electron negativity of Oxygen is 3.5.
• Thus, the electronegativity difference of Carbon and oxygen is 3.5-2.5=1.0.
• Hence the correct option is c.