In the molecule below,which atom has the largest partial negative charge?
Cl
∣
F- C -Br
∣
I
A)Cl
B)F
C)Br
D)I
E)C

Name: In the molecule below,which atom has the largest partial negative charge? Cl ∣ F- C -Br ∣ I A)Cl B)F C)Br D)I E)C
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The electronegativity of the atoms in the molecule is F > Cl > Br > I > C. Since F is the most electronegative atom in the molecule, it will attract electrons towards itself and have the largest partial negative charge. Therefore, the correct answer is B) F.

In the Molecule Below,which Atom Has the Largest Partial Negative