Four single bonds have the following electronegativity differences ( ( EN )):
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Problem
Four single bonds have the following electronegativity differences (ΔEN): (I) 0.0, (II) 0.4, (III) 1.7, (IV) 3.1. Which bond is best classified as polar covalent with significant but not predominant ionic character?
(a) II only
(b) III and IV
(c) III only
(d) II and III