Answer to Question #228657 in Algebra for wsololn

Question

In the carbonyl group, the oxygen atom has a high electronegativity which makes it

A.     Stable

B.     Non-polar

C.     Polarised

D.     Unstable

Answer 1

In carbonyl group, oxygen is more electronegative than carbon and hence the bonding electrons are attracted more towards oxygen. This creates the partial negative and positive charges on oxygen and carbon respectively. These partial charges act as two poles and hence the bond gets polarized.

Option C