In a halomethane

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Bonding · Bonding

Problem

In a halomethane, the C–F bond is observed to be far more polar than the C–Cl bond. Explain the underlying reason in terms of periodic electronegativity trends.

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