Answer
P-O is shorter
Work Step by Step
The lower the difference in electronegativity, the shorter the bond will be. Thus, since Phosphorus and Oxygen have the smallest difference in electronegativity, their bond will be the shortest.
Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)
by Moore, John W.; Stanitski, Conrad L.
Published by
Cengage Learning
ISBN 10:
1285199049
ISBN 13:
978-1-28519-904-7
Chapter 6 - Covalent Bonding - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 283b: 30a
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