Polarity: Polar (Electronegativity Difference: 2.96 - 1.61 = 1.35)
Toxicity: 3- Serious
This compound WOULD NOT work because...
It is NOT covalent, DOES NOT have 3 sigma bonds and 2 Pi bonds , it is NOT very flammable, its geometry's is NOT linear, it's not soluble, it IS toxic to humans.
CH2O
Physical Properties:
Bond Type: Covalent Bond (Nonmetal and a Nonmetal and a Nonmetal bonding)
Lewis Structure:
Sigma and Pi bonds: 3 Sigma, 1 Pi
Flammability: 4- extreme
Molecular Geometry: Triagonal Planar
Polarity: Polar (Electronegativity Difference: 3.44-2.55=0.89 -- 2.55-2.2=0.35)
Toxicity: 3- serious
This compound WOULD NOT work because...
It does NOT have 3 sigma and 2 Pi bonds, it is NOT linear, it IS toxic
C2H2
Physical Properties:
Bond Type: Covalent
Lewis Structure:
Sigma and Pi Bonds: 3 Sigma and 2 Pi Bonds
Flammable: 4- extremely
Molecular Geometry: Linear
This compound WOULD NOT work because...
It is NOT linear
THE WINNER IS C2H2!!!!!!
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