Question

Arrange the bonds in order of increasing ionic character in the molecules. LiF, K\(_2\)O, N\(_2\), SO\(_2\), and ClF\(_3\).

• A. ClF\(_3\) \(<\) N\(_2\)\(<\) SO\(_2\) \(<\) K\(_2\)O \(<\) LiF
• B. LiF \(<\) K\(_2\)O \(<\) ClF\(_3\) \(<\) SO\(_2\) \(<\) N\(_2\)
• C. N\(_2\)$<$SO\(_2\)$<$ClF\(_3\)$<$K\(_2\)O$<$LiF
• D. N\(_2\)$<$ClF\(_3\)$<$SO\(_2\)$<$K\(_2\)O$<$LiF

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The order of increasing ionic character depends on the electronegativity difference between atoms, with greater differences resulting in more ionic character.