What $\Delta \text{EN}$ range typically characterizes a polar covalent bond?
Answer
Between approximately 0.4 and 1.7
A noticeable, but not overwhelming, difference in electronegativity, typically falling between 0.4 and 1.7, classifies a bond as polar covalent.
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