In which of the following species is there the greatest unequal sharing of the bonding electrons? A)SO₃ B)SO₃^2- C)H₂S D)H₂O E)NH₄⁺

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The greatest unequal sharing of bonding electrons occurs in a bond between two different atoms with a large electronegativity difference. In this case, the bond between hydrogen and oxygen in option D has the greatest difference in electronegativity (3.44 for oxygen versus 2.20 for hydrogen), resulting in the greatest unequal sharing of electrons.

In Which of the Following Species Is There the Greatest