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CHM 102 Carbonyl Compounds Objective Question
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Question

Which of the following statements about the polarity of the carbonyl group is TRUE?
Options
A The oxygen is partially positive and carbon partially negative
B The carbon is partially positive and oxygen partially negative
Correct Answer
C Both are partially negative
D Both are partially positive
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Oxygen is more electronegative than carbon, so the C=O bond is polarized with a partial positive charge on carbon (δ+) and a partial negative charge on oxygen (δ-).

Hint

Oxygen pulls electrons.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carbonyl Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 651 of 1999
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