Practice question
Question
Which group 17 element forms a hydride with the highest dipole moment?
Explanation
Dipole moment depends on electronegativity difference and bond length. HF (F, highest electronegativity, shortest bond) has the highest dipole moment among HF, HCl, HBr, and HI.
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