Question

Which atoms in $H_{2}O$ and $ClF$ are negatively charged?

• A. $O$ in $H_{2}O$ and $Cl$ in $CIF$
• B. $H$ in $H_{2}O$ and $F$ in $CIF$
• C. $O$ in $H_{2}O$ and $F$ in $CIF$
• D. None of the above is correct.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$O$ in $H_{2}O$ and $F$ in $CIF$

$O$ and $F$ have high electronegativity. Hence $O$ and $F$ are negatively charged in $H_{2}O$ and $ClF$.