AP BIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY

POLAR AND NONPOLAR MOLECULES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following molecules are probably nonpolar?
A
Cl2
B
N2
C
O2
D
All of the previous
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Any of the homonuclear diatomic elements: H2, N2, O2, Cl2 (These are truly nonpolar molecules.)

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer. NF3 and BF3 both are covalent, but BF3 is non-polar, while NF3 is polar because : boron is non-metal in free state, while N2 is gas.

Detailed explanation-3: -CO2 is non polar while SO2 is polar molecule.

Detailed explanation-4: -Solution : Carbon tetrachloride, ‘C Cl (4)‘ is a non-polar molecule.

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