25. If a covalent bond were to be formed between a nitrogen
atom (electronegativity 3.0) and an oxygen atom
(electronegativity 3.5), which of the following statements
would best describe such a bond?
A. Non-polar covalent.
B. Polar covalent where the oxygen atom carried the
partial negative charge.
C. Polar covalent where the nitrogen atom carried the
partial negative charge.
D. Polar covalent where the oxygen atom carried the
partial positive charge.
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Answer:
B. Polar covalent where the oxygen atom carried the
partial negative charge.