Find EN Values for Compounds w/ > 2 Elements

[Sace Ver]

Homework Statement

How do I find the EN value for a compound with more than two elements?

Homework Equations

C₆H₁₂O₆

The Attempt at a Solution

Do I just subtract all EN values?

I don't think so bc then I get negative numbers so confused.

 

[Bystander]

"EN Value?" What are you talking about?

 

[Sace Ver]

"EN Value?" What are you talking about?

Electronegativity chart and values

 

[Bystander]

"EN" means very little within context; application "out of context" (the carbohydrate formula) is totally meaningless.

 

[Suraj M]

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The Attempt at a Solution

Do I just subtract all EN values?

I don't think so bc then I get negative numbers so confused.

What exactly do you mean by this?