Analysis of Molecular Bonding in Compounds X and Y

Very Hard General Chemistry Chemical Bonding

In a laboratory experiment, chemists are investigating the properties and bonding characteristics of two hypothetical compounds, Compound X and Compound Y. Compound X has a tetrahedral molecular geometry and consists of carbon and fluorine atoms. In contrast, Compound Y is linear, formed from atoms of carbon and oxygen. Both compounds exhibit differences in polarity and intermolecular forces.

Given the characteristics described, which of the following statements correctly identifies a difference between the molecular bonding in Compound X and Compound Y?

Compound X exhibits polar covalent bonding while Compound Y exhibits nonpolar covalent bonding.

Compound X has higher electronegativity differences between its constituent atoms compared to Compound Y.

Compound Y is more likely to form hydrogen bonds than Compound X due to the presence of oxygen.

Compound X is likely to have a higher boiling point than Compound Y due to stronger intermolecular forces.

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