In the compound $M-O-H$,the $M-O$ bond will be broken if

  • A
    $\Delta (E.N.)$ of $M$ and $O < \Delta (E.N.)$ of $O$ and $H$
  • B
    $\Delta (E.N.)$ of $M$ and $O = \Delta (E.N.)$ of $O$ and $H$
  • C
    $\Delta (E.N.)$ of $M$ and $O > \Delta (E.N.)$ of $O$ and $H$
  • D
    Cannot be predicted according to $\Delta (E.N.)$ data

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