Which molecule is most polarizable and subject to significantinstantaneous dipol

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Which molecule is most polarizable and subject to significantinstantaneous dipole-induced dipole forces? A)       H3C---Br B)       H3C---Cl C)       H3C---F D        H3C---H E)      H3C----I Please EXPLAIN youranswer. Which molecule is most polarizable and subject to significantinstantaneous dipole-induced dipole forces? A)       H3C---Br B)       H3C---Cl C)       H3C---F D        H3C---H E)      H3C----I Please EXPLAIN youranswer. A)       H3C---Br B)       H3C---Cl C)       H3C---F D        H3C---H E)      H3C----I Please EXPLAIN youranswer.

Explanation / Answer

E)       H3C---I The larger the substituent (I is the largest of H, F, Br, Cl), thelarger the electron cloud which can be polarized. This means thelarge electron cloud of I is most likely to have fluctuations inelectron density, resulting in transient dipoles.

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