Question

In the compound $\text{M - O - H},$ the $\text{M - O}$ bond will be broken if:

• A. $\Delta \text{E.N. of M and O <}\Delta \text{E.N. of O and H}$
• B. $\Delta \text{E.N. of M and O =}\Delta \text{E.N. of O and H}$
• C. $\Delta \text{E.N. of M and O >}\Delta \text{E.N. of O and H}$
• D. Cannot be predicted by $\Delta \text{E.N.}$ data

Answer 1

The correct option is C $\Delta \text{E.N. of M and O >}\Delta \text{E.N. of O and H}$

If $\Delta E.N.$ is more, more will be the polarity and the bond breaks easily.