Given the electronegativity values ,

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Given the electronegativity values H=2.1\text{H} = 2.1, F=4.0\text{F} = 4.0, and Cl=3.0\text{Cl} = 3.0, identify which bond, H–F or H–Cl, possesses the greater percent ionic character and briefly explain your reasoning.

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