Chemistry · Fundamental Principles of Organic Chemistry
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Organic compounds are ___?
- A
Inorganic
- B
Polar
- C
Ionic
- D
Non-polar
The electronegativity of carbon is 2.55 and of hydrogen is 2.2, the difference between them is 0.33. If the difference of electronegativities is less than 0.5, then the compound/bond is "non-polar". Hence, hydrocarbons are "non-polar".
This option is incorrect.
Polar compounds have a net electrical charge, and they dissolve well in water.
Ionic compounds are a type of polar compound that are made up of positively and negatively charged ions.
The electronegativity of carbon is 2.55 and of hydrogen is 2.2, the difference between them is 0.33. If the difference of electronegativities is less than 0.5, then the compound/bond is "non-polar". Hence, hydrocarbons are "non-polar".
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