The electronegativity of H,X,O are 2.1,0.8 and 3.5 respectively. Comment on the nature of the compound H−O−X , that is :
A
Basic
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B
Acidic
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C
Atmospheric
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D
Can't be predicted
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Solution
The correct option is A Basic Greater is electronegativity difference, more is the charge separation and accoding more prone towards fission. Electronegativity difference of O−H=3.5−2.1=1.4 Electronegativity difference of O−X=3.5−0.8=2.7 Hence the O−X will break first. Thus, it is basic in nature.