Ethyl chloride, CH₃CH₂Cl

CHEMISTRY · Multi-part · A Level · Chemistry · Bonding · Bonding

Problem

Ethyl chloride, CH₃CH₂Cl, contains three distinct bond types: C–H, C–C, and C–Cl. (1) For each bond, state which atom is δ+ and which is δ−. (2) Identify the atom in the entire molecule that is expected to have the largest magnitude partial negative charge, and justify your choice in one concise sentence.

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