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Q.

In which molecule does the chlorine have the most positive partial charge?

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a

HCl

b

BrCl

c

OCl2

d

SCl2

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

In the molecules of HCl,BrCl,and SCl2 the chlorine atom is electronegative. However, since oxygen in OC 2 is more electronegative than chlorine, chlorine will have a partial positive charge in OCl2

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