Q.
Pauling developed an equation relating bond and the electronegativity difference. ∣xA−xB∣ of the bonded atoms A and B viz : percentage ionic character =16(Dx)−3.5(Dx)2. Calculate (Dx)=∣xA−xB∣ for 15% ionic character.
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Solution:
35(Dx)2−160Dx+150=0
so Dx=70160±25600−21000 =70160±4600=1.2