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Why is a C-O bond more polar than a F-O bond?

Answer 1

Jeremiah Adams

There is a greater difference in electronegativity between the C-O bond than the F-O bond.

The electro negativity of the bond between carbon and oxygen differs by 1.0.

Carbon is 2.6 and oxygen is 3.5–3.6.

# 3.6- 2.6 = 1.0# a polar covalent bond

Oxygen is 3.6 and fluorine is 4.0.

# 4.0- 3.6 = 0.4 # a slightly polar covalent bond

Keep in mind that oxygen acts as an oxidizer in the C-O and takes on a negative charge.

Take note that oxygen acts as a reducer in the F-O and turns positive when in charge.

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Answer 2

Luna Chen

The electronegativity difference between carbon and oxygen is greater than that between fluorine and oxygen.

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