In the molecule POCl₃

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

Problem

In the molecule POCl₃, the electronegativity values are: P = 2.1, O = 3.5, Cl = 3.0. Rank the P–O bond and the three equivalent P–Cl bonds in order of increasing ionic character and justify your ranking in one or two sentences.

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