which is more polar nitrogen disulfide or oxygen dichloride

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abb0t · Answer

polarity is dependent on the idea of electronegativity. 
chlorine is more electronegative than sulfer, and therefore, exerts a greater pull on electrons. By this argument, can you make a conclusion?

anonymous · Answer

that means oxygen dichloride is more polar?
what if it's nitrogen trichloride vs. oxygen dichloride?

abb0t · Answer

Nitrogen has ONE lone pairs when bonded to 3 chlorines.
Oxygen has TWO lone pairs when bonded with 2 chlorine atoms. 
Think of it as which molecule might exert a lower bond angle.

abb0t · Answer

Also, 3 vs 2 electronegatives. Which one do you think might result in a more unequal distribution of electrons?

anonymous · Answer

! absolutely have no idea. I have a test tomorrow and my teacher just went wish wash with this topic. What does the distribution of electrons have to do with  finding which is more polar?

abb0t · Answer

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