Question

Which of the following statement is correct for a compound $X-OH$ which forms $X^{+}$ and $O{H}^{-}$ ions in water?

• A. The electronegative difference between oxygen and hydrogen is greater than that between $‘X^{\prime }$ and oxygen.
• B. The electronegative difference between $‘X^{\prime }$ and oxygen is higher than that between oxygen and hydrogen.
• C. The electronegativity of $‘X^{\prime }$ and $‘O^{\prime }$ is nearly same.
• D. None of these is correct.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The electronegative difference between $‘X^{\prime }$ and oxygen is higher than that between oxygen and hydrogen.