Answer
B-Cl region is partially positive, while B-F region is partially negative.
Work Step by Step
Electronegativity difference of B-F is greater as compared to B-Cl, hence B-F region has more negative charge.
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 7 - Molecular Structures - Problem Solving Practice 7.7 - Page 311: a
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