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Why is the carbon-halogen bond of an alkyl halide is polarized? |
Partial positive charge on halogen atom and a partial negative charge on carbon Higher electronegativity of halogen atom than carbon Higher electronegativity of carbon than halogen atom Tendency of halogen atom to donate electrons |
Higher electronegativity of halogen atom than carbon |
Polarity occurs between two entities when there is a difference in the magnitude and signs of charges between the two entities. In this instance, the halogen is more negatively charged than the carbon, and so, it is polarized. |
