Because the size of Cl atom is greater than the size of I atom. Because I- is more stable than Cl-. Because Cl is more electronegative than I. Because ICH2 COO is more stable than C1CH2COO¯.

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Problem 9.56QE: Given the bonds C N, C H, C Br, and S O, (a) which atom in each is the more electronegative? (b)...
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Because the size of Cl atom is greater than the size of I atom.
Because I- is more stable than Cl-.
Because Cl is more electronegative than I.
Because ICH2 COO is more stable than C1CH2COO¯.
Transcribed Image Text:Because the size of Cl atom is greater than the size of I atom. Because I- is more stable than Cl-. Because Cl is more electronegative than I. Because ICH2 COO is more stable than C1CH2COO¯.
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