The bond dissociation energy of H - H, C - C, and C - H bonds respectively are 104.2, 83.1 and 98.8 Kcal/ mole. The electro negativity of e is
2.53
△ = EC−H - √EH−H×EC−C
= 98.8 - [(104.2)×(83.1)]12 = 5.75 kcal.
(XC−H) E.N of C-H bond = 0.218 √△ = 0.218 (5.75)12
=0.43
XC = 0.43 + XH = 0.43 + 2.1 2.53