The elements C and Se have the same electronegativity value, 2.55. Which of the following claims about the compound that forms from C and Se is most likely to be true?

A. The carbon-to-selenium bond is unstable.

B. The carbon-to-selenium bond is nonpolar covalent.

C. The compound has the empirical formula CSe.

D. A molecule of the compound will have a partial negative charge on the carbon atom.

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Susan Marquez

30 April, 19:53

The elements C and Se have the same electronegativity value, 2.55. Which of the following claims about the compound that forms from C and Se is most likely to be true?

A. The carbon-to-selenium bond is unstable.

B. The carbon-to-selenium bond is nonpolar covalent.

C. The compound has the empirical formula CSe.

D. A molecule of the compound will have a partial negative charge on the carbon atom.

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Dillon Cobb · Answer 1

B

Explanation:

Having the same electronegativity means that the both elements will form a nonpolar bond. The shared electrons of the bind will be found equidistant from the nucleus of the two atoms because none has an unusual ability to attract the electrons of a bond towards itself.