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Chemical Bonding: Polarity MCQ

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PolarityMediumQuestion 600320

Question

Which of the following molecules is polar?
  1. A
    CO₂
  2. B
    CCl₄
  3. C
    H₂O
    Correct
  4. D
    BF₃

Correct answer

H₂O

Explanation

H₂O is bent (not linear), so the two O−H bond dipoles do not cancel → net dipole moment. CO₂ (linear), CCl₄ (tetrahedral), BF₃ (trigonal planar) are all symmetric → zero dipole moment.

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