Question

Which of the following compound has the lowest electronegativity difference? *
1 point
methane (CH₄)
helium (He2)
hydrochloric Acid (HCl)
ammonia (NH3)

Answer 1

Answer:

Differences between Water and Methane

Water is polar and can form intermolecular hydrogen bonds (due to high electronegativity of oxygen atom) Methane is non-polar and can only form weak dispersion forces between its molecules (carbon has a lower electronegativity)