The bond length in H- I (1.62 Å) is close to the sum ofthe atomic radii of H (0.37 Å) and I (1.33 Å). What doesthis fact indicate about the polarity of the bond?

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Problem 29P: The bond length in HI(1.62) is close to the sum of the atomic radii of H (0.37 Å) and I (1.33 Å)....
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The bond length in H- I (1.62 Å) is close to the sum of
the atomic radii of H (0.37 Å) and I (1.33 Å). What does
this fact indicate about the polarity of the bond?

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