NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Imagine a diagram showing a haloalkane molecule with a carbon atom bonded to a bromine atom. The carbon-bromine bond is shown to be polarized. Which of the following statements best describes the nature of the carbon-bromine bond in this molecule?
The carbon atom carries a partial positive charge, and the bromine atom carries a partial negative charge.
The carbon atom carries a partial negative charge, and the bromine atom carries a partial positive charge.
Both the carbon and bromine atoms carry partial positive charges.
Both the carbon and bromine atoms carry partial negative charges.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Halogen atoms are more electronegative than carbon, resulting in the polarization of the carbon-halogen bond. The carbon atom bears a partial positive charge, while the bromine atom bears a partial negative charge.
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