Chapter 12, Problem 12ST

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The most polar molecule among $\text{HF,}\text{HCl,}\text{HBr,}\text{and}\text{HI}$ is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

A polar molecule is the one in which there is difference in the electronegativities of the two or more elements present in the molecule. Electronegativity is the tendency of an element to attract the shared pair of electrons in a covalent bond towards itself.