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  • Polarity of P-F vs. P-Cl Bonds: An Electronegativity Analysis
    The molecule with more polar bonds is PF3. Here's why:

    * Electronegativity: Fluorine (F) is the most electronegative element on the periodic table. Chlorine (Cl) is also electronegative, but less so than fluorine.

    * Polarity: Electronegativity difference between two atoms in a bond determines its polarity. A larger difference leads to a more polar bond.

    Therefore, the P-F bond in PF3 is more polar than the P-Cl bond in PCl3 because the electronegativity difference between phosphorus and fluorine is greater than the difference between phosphorus and chlorine.

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